INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
In a bid to make Australian roads safer, the New South Wales government is introducing tougher laws to crackdown on motorists driving under
the influence of drugs and those caught using mobile phones while behind the wheel.In addition to installing new tech in traffic cameras
that automatically detect phones, NSW Roads Minister Melinda Pavey has announced that, from September this year, drivers will cop five
demerit points for the illegal use of mobile phones while on the road
Drivers are allowed to us their phones for calls, music and navigation only, if the device is on a cradle
to the Opioid Treatment Program which could force doctors to report patients to the Driver Licensing Authority if there are any concerns
about their ability to drive while under the influence of prescription drugs.An advertising campaign will be launched to inform the public
about the impact of prescription medication on drivers.
