As reported in the Coonamble Times 17 December edition, alcohol ignition interlock requirements are placing significant travel and cost burdens on drivers in remote parts of the state, despite assurances that services should be available within 150 kilometres of participants’ homes.
Independent Member for Barwon Roy Butler raised the issue in Parliament at the end of 2025, questioning the Minister for Roads and Regional Transport about how the Alcohol Interlock Program operates in regional and rural areas.
Now, those in the Western Plains who don't have reasonable access to interlock servicing have a chance . . .
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