Calls were made yesterday for roadside breath-tests to crack down on drunk drivers following the latest tragedy on Bermuda's roads. Anthony Santucci, chairman of the CADA campaign, sent condolences to the family of the unknown pedestrian killed by a car in Devonshire. The car driver was arrested on suspicion of impaired and dangerous driving (see main story).

Mr. Santucci commented: "We are concerned whenever and wherever drinking and driving takes place and will continue to work to ensure drinking and driving on our roads becomes a thing of the past. One method we believe will help combat drinking and driving is the setting up of sobriety check points around the Island.

"When sobriety check points have been used in other jurisdictions and the public have been given ample notice there has been a significant reduction in the number of alcohol-related accidents and deaths. CADA will continue to work with all parties to combat drinking and driving on Bermuda's roads."

Adding his voice to the condolences, Opposition leader Kim Swan said: "Drunk drivers are partly the product of a 'happy hour' society that does too little to emphasise responsible behaviour and the harm done by drunk drivers. We support the work of CADA but the public needs to be reminded more regularly about safe driving habits and not letting friends drive drunk.

"In addition, the Police have the means and manpower to clamp down on drunk driving. It would take very little to signal to the community that it will not be tolerated through irregular, well-publicised roadside checks."

Mr. Swan also called for new safety measures to be instituted such as solar-powered lights and cats eyes on centre lines, plus traffic-calming measures such as speed bumps and speed cameras.

"Bermuda must become a zero tolerance jurisdiction when it comes to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs," he said. "All it takes is willpower for concrete steps and the compassion for the terrible losses suffered at the hands of drunk drivers.