I REFER to the letter, "Dissuade drink-driving out of love, not fear" (my paper, Feb 5).

I do not think someone who is drunk would be able to listen to sound advice.

I propose that the following harsh penalties be meted out to those caught drink-driving:

• Confiscate offender's car
• Raise fine to 10 times of car's original purchase price (with no discounts off the list price)
• One year's jail and 10-year ban from driving and buying another vehicle after jail term
• Subsequent offences to be punished with double the above penalties and caning.

Mr Wilson Choo

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