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(6) How many defect notices were issued over the Easter 2005 period and for each of the periods listed in part (4);

(7) How many random motor vehicle testing stations were in operation over the Easter 2005 period and where were they located;

(8) How many random motor vehicle testing stations were in operation, and how many defect notices were issued, for each of the periods listed in part (4).

Mr Hargreaves: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) It is too resource intensive to identify how many drivers were charged with drink driving as a result of random breath testing, as distinct from other breath testing. 532 drivers tested positive during the period 1 July 2004 to 31 March 2005 as a result of random breath testing. However, the total number of drivers charged for drink driving offences during this period (including as a result of random breath testing activity) was 1141.

(2) The number of drivers charged with drink driving offences in the financial years (a) 2001-02, (b) 2002-03, (c) 2003-04, and (d) 2004-05 was as follows:

Source: PROMIS apprehensions module as at 4 April 2005

(3) The exact question can not be answered. The details in the below table relate to how many patrols were out per day.

(4) Traffic infringement notices issued over the Easter periods in (a) 2004, (b) 2003, (c) 2002, and (d) 2001 were as follows:

Source: AutoCite traffic data as at 4 April 2005

(5) The number of motorists charged for drink driving over the Easter periods as listed in part (4) were:

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