Ms Velma Burns:

We are looking at alcohol interlocks and conducting a cost-benefit analysis in that regard currently. There is a significant cost associated with rolling out an alcohol interlock programme. They have been shown to be effective. It is important to state that all of the research shows that drink drivers are a heterogenous group. One cannot, therefore, have one solution for all drink drivers. As I stated earlier, there are more complex issues going on with drink drivers who consume alcohol at the higher levels. There is often a dependency issue. They are a more difficult group in terms of changing their behaviour. Research has shown that alcohol interlocks and rehabilitation programmes are very effective for the high risk offenders who are repeat drink driving and drink driving at higher levels. We need tailored solutions for the range of behaviours.