Concern one of the country's worst repeat drink drivers could pose a threat on the road again
Concern one of the country's worst repeat drink drivers could pose a threat on the road again
21 November 2018
Gavin Hawthorn has killed four people in two different car crashes driving drunk in 2003 and 1989.
Earlier this year he was caught again at a checkpoint in Paraparaumu.
The 56 year old has been sentenced to six months home detention, 180 hours community service and has been banned from obtaining a license for two years.
Caroline Perry - from Road safety charity Brake - is calling for stronger sentences and a permanent loss of licence for serious repeat drink drivers.
She says given the history, this person could end up back on the road posing a danger again.
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