Victoria promises Australia's toughest drink-driving laws

Co-developer of the alcohol ignition interlock device Rod Tatersall illustrates the use of the mini-machine(AAP)

Co-developer of the alcohol ignition interlock device Rod Tatersall illustrates the use of the mini-machine (AAP) Source: AAP

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Victoria is about to introduce some of the toughest laws in the country for low-range drink-drivers. Offenders caught with blood alcohol levels of between .05 and .07 will now have their licences cancelled immediately.

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