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Drink drive deaths on roads rise PAULA HULBURT
The number of drink drivers in Marlborough causing death or serious injuries on the roads is on the rise. Latest figures from New Zealand
Police and the New Zealand Transport Authority Waka Katohi (NZTA) show alcohol is a major factor in many crashes. Between 2014 and 2023, alcohol contributed to at least 13 per cent of road deaths and serious
injuries in Marlborough. This is higher than Nelson Bays and the West Coast with Nelson Bays on 9.4 per cent and the West Coast on 12.5 per cent over the same time period.In response, Police, the NZTA and the
Marlborough District Council are set to collectively target drivers who think drinking alcohol and driving is okay. Sergeant Joshua Clauson, Marlborough Road Policing says driving while impaired is
a serious issue, and something which affect all road users regardless of the situation. “Whether you are impaired by fatigue, alcohol or any other drug
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