Former Australia cricket batter David Warner received a fine for drunk driving. Police caught him. He tried to switch seats before a random breath test. In a separate case on the road, video footage showed a drunk driver swerving across highway lanes at 70mph.

Alcohol-related issues also sparked action in towns and transport systems. Police officers in Gloucester got extra powers after drunken brawls in the city center. Fights brought trouble. At the same time, transport group SPOT set up safe ride choices to stop people from drunk driving.