From Sunday it will be against the law for drivers under the age of 20 to consume alcohol before driving, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce.
The current blood alcohol limit for drivers under the age of 20 is BAC 0.03 (30 mgs of alcohol per 100 mls of blood), this will reduce to zero.
Mr Joyce says the reduced BAC is the second of three current measures being introduced which will enhance the safety of our young drivers. It follows an increase in the minimum driving age, from 15 to 16, which came into force on Monday (1 August).