Rees Government Puts the Brakes on Fakes
Source: New South Wales. Minister for Roads. Media Release.
"Minister for Roads Michael Daley said teenagers caught using fake ID to get into licensed venues or buy alcohol would now face an extra six months on their provisional licence. Mr Daley said the new measure, announced by Premier Nathan Rees last October, would act as a strong deterrent for teenagers thinking about cheating the liquor licensing system. "The NSW Government is committed to tackling the problem of antisocial drinking and alcohol-related violence and this new measure is testament to this," he said. "From today [1 March], if you are caught using fake ID you will have to serve out an extra six months on your P plates – up from the current 36 months to a minimum of 42 months. "This new rule is about discouraging young drivers from engaging in a highly illegal practice that can place themselves, their mates and the community at risk.