Abstract
Random breath testing (RBT) was introduced in New South Wales on 17th December 1982, for a trial period of three years. RBT is considered to be responsible for the major part of the dramatic and sustained drop in the road toll since 17th December 1982. It is recommended that the legislation permitting the random breath testing of drivers and riders be amended to remove the expiry date in the legislation in order to allow the legislation to continue in effect indefinitely. It is further recommended that no change be made to the existing legislation which makes it an offence to drive or ride a motor vehicle on a public street with a blood alcohol concentration at or above 0.05 grammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.