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Skipper program — south east Queensland

Drink driving contributes to 22 per cent of all fatal crashes. Most people do not drink and drive on a regular basis, however research shows that 20 per cent of Queenslanders drove home at least once in the past 12 months after drinking.

The Skipper program encourages people to plan ahead and consider how they are going to get home safely after having a few drinks. This can help avoid any inconvenience later, or the temptation to drink and drive. It is all about safe driving and making sure the skipper and their friends and family get home safely.

Participating premises offer free soft drinks to the designated skipper. In order to receive the free soft drinks, the skipper needs to register with the bar staff to receive a wristband. The skipper simply shows the wristband to order free soft drink. Note: eligibility in the program is at the discretion of the bar staff.

To discourage people from drinking and driving, the Department of Transport and Main Roads' road safety offices on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts have implemented a driver Skipper program at the licensed premises listed below.

For more information on the Skipper program, contact a senior road safety advisor on
1300 360 135y.

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Sunshine Coast venues
  • Caloundra
  • Mooloolaba
  • Noosa
  • Gold Coast venues
  • Nouthern Gold Coast
  • Central Gold Coast
  • Southern Gold Coast
  • Other Queensland venues
  • Mackay
  • Gympie
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    Sunshine Coast venues

    Caloundra

    Mooloolaba

    Noosa

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    Gold Coast venues

    Northern Gold Coast

    Central Gold Coast

    Southern Gold Coast

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    Other Queensland venues

    Mackay

    Gympie

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    Last updated 19 October 2009


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