{"id":6856,"date":"2022-12-16T12:08:33","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T02:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/?p=6856"},"modified":"2026-03-19T14:22:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T04:22:08","slug":"understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Risks of Drink-Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><b>We all enjoy a few relaxing bevvies with mates. But drink-driving can come with a\u00a0 much higher cost than the bar tab when it\u2019s your shout. That\u2019s why it pays to understand the risks of drink-driving.<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One more for the road<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d is something we don\u2019t hear much anymore. Conversations are more likely to be around who\u2019s the DD \u2013 the designated driver that\u2019s raised a hand to stick to light beers or soft drinks so everyone can get home without worries about drink-driving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the 25-plus years since blood alcohol concentration limits were <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">introduced in Australia<span id='easy-footnote-1-6856' class='easy-footnote-margin-adjust'><\/span><span class='easy-footnote'><a href='https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/#easy-footnote-bottom-1-6856' title='&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.nrspp.org.au\/resources\/fact-sheet-drink-driving\/&quot;&gt;https:\/\/www.nrspp.org.au\/resources\/fact-sheet-drink-driving\/&lt;\/a&gt; '><sup>1<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, trauma from fatal car crashes involving alcohol has plunged from 40% of all fatalities to about 15% in states like NSW<span id='easy-footnote-2-6856' class='easy-footnote-margin-adjust'><\/span><span class='easy-footnote'><a href='https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/#easy-footnote-bottom-2-6856' title='&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au\/stayingsafe\/alcoholdrugs\/drinkdriving\/rbt\/index.html&quot;&gt;https:\/\/roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au\/stayingsafe\/alcoholdrugs\/drinkdriving\/rbt\/index.html&lt;\/a&gt; '><sup>2<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s good news. But even today, \u2018one too many\u2019 can have serious consequences that go beyond a \u2018please explain\u2019 from the coppers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>How does alcohol impact your driving?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Accident Research Centre at Monash University<span id='easy-footnote-3-6856' class='easy-footnote-margin-adjust'><\/span><span class='easy-footnote'><a href='https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/#easy-footnote-bottom-3-6856' title='&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.nrspp.org.au\/resources\/fact-sheet-drink-driving\/&quot;&gt;https:\/\/www.nrspp.org.au\/resources\/fact-sheet-drink-driving\/&lt;\/a&gt; '><sup>3<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, alcohol is a depressant that affects us both physically and mentally. It can impact our\u00a0 judgement, memory and reaction times \u2013 all of which are essentials when it comes to driving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More specifically, alcohol affects drivers in four main ways:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It slows reaction times \u2013 something that\u2019s critical in an emergency situation<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u00a0 dulls our thought processes, making it harder to multi-task \u2013 a must-have skill for safe driving<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It reduces our attention span, so we may not be as aware of other vehicles, drivers or even pedestrians\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It causes blurred vision and reduced hearing, which means we don\u2019t identify driving hazards as well as we normally do.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the flipside, alcohol can boost our confidence. A few too many drinks, and it\u2019s easy to assume we\u2019re \u2018good to go\u2019. That\u2019s why it pays to know the true story around how much is too much <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> clinking glasses for the first round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Understanding the law &#8211; What is the legal limit?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The legal limits around how much alcohol you can drink \u2013 and legally get behind the wheel of a car, are based on \u2018Blood Alcohol Concentration\u2019 (BAC). This measures how much alcohol is in your system in terms of grams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood<span id='easy-footnote-4-6856' class='easy-footnote-margin-adjust'><\/span><span class='easy-footnote'><a href='https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/#easy-footnote-bottom-4-6856' title='&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au\/stayingsafe\/alcoholdrugs\/drinkdriving\/bac\/index.html&quot;&gt;https:\/\/roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au\/stayingsafe\/alcoholdrugs\/drinkdriving\/bac\/index.html&lt;\/a&gt; '><sup>4<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Australia, if you have a full licence (sometimes called a \u2018black\u2019 licence), it\u2019s an offence to drive if your BAC is 0.05 or above<span id='easy-footnote-5-6856' class='easy-footnote-margin-adjust'><\/span><span class='easy-footnote'><a href='https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/#easy-footnote-bottom-5-6856' title='&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.police.wa.gov.au\/Traffic\/Offences\/Drink-and-Drug-Driving&quot;&gt;https:\/\/www.police.wa.gov.au\/Traffic\/Offences\/Drink-and-Drug-Driving&lt;\/a&gt; '><sup>5<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That means there\u2019s at least 0.05 grams (50 milligrams) of alcohol in every 100 millilitres of your blood.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learner drivers and P-platers must have a 0% BAC. In other words, until you get a full licence, steer clear from alcohol altogether if you\u2019re planning to drive.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>How much is a standard drink?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For full licence holders, it is important to understand\u00a0 how alcohol\u00a0 can affect your body and BAC level. A standard drink is said to contain 10 grams of alcohol<span id='easy-footnote-6-6856' class='easy-footnote-margin-adjust'><\/span><span class='easy-footnote'><a href='https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/#easy-footnote-bottom-6-6856' title='&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.nrspp.org.au\/resources\/fact-sheet-drink-driving\/&quot;&gt;https:\/\/www.nrspp.org.au\/resources\/fact-sheet-drink-driving\/&lt;\/a&gt; '><sup>6<\/sup><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, not all drinks are created equal. Some have far higher concentrations of alcohol than others. The diagram below shows what a standard drink looks like depending on your choice at the bar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>What one standard drink looks like<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6858\" src=\"https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screen-Shot-2022-12-16-at-11.55.37-am-400x272.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screen-Shot-2022-12-16-at-11.55.37-am-400x272.png 400w, https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screen-Shot-2022-12-16-at-11.55.37-am.png 654w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: National Road Safety Partnership Program<span id='easy-footnote-7-6856' class='easy-footnote-margin-adjust'><\/span><span class='easy-footnote'><a href='https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/#easy-footnote-bottom-7-6856' title=' &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.nrspp.org.au\/resources\/fact-sheet-drink-driving\/&quot;&gt;https:\/\/www.nrspp.org.au\/resources\/fact-sheet-drink-driving\/&lt;\/a&gt; '><sup>7<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bear in mind, these guidelines are just that \u2013 rules of thumb only. How much alcohol is in your blood can also be impacted by your body mass, how much food you&#8217;ve eaten and your overall health<span id='easy-footnote-8-6856' class='easy-footnote-margin-adjust'><\/span><span class='easy-footnote'><a href='https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/#easy-footnote-bottom-8-6856' title='&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/nt.gov.au\/driving\/safety\/alcohol-drugs-and-driving&quot;&gt;https:\/\/nt.gov.au\/driving\/safety\/alcohol-drugs-and-driving&lt;\/a&gt; '><sup>8<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>The consequences of drink-driving?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few things can ruin a good night out faster than being pulled over for a random breath test and blowing a positive reading. Exactly what happens next depends on how high your BAC is, your driving record and where you get caught \u2013 the rules can vary between states and territories.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, if you test positive at a roadside breath test,\u00a0 you\u2019ll be hauled off to the local police station for further testing (leaving your car behind). If that test shows your BAC is still over the legal limit, it\u2019s worth having your lawyer on speed dial. You may be asked to appear in court\u00a0 and be charged with a drink-driving offence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In New South Wales, which introduced stricter drink-driving penalties in 2019, a positive reading can mean immediate suspension of your driver\u2019s licence plus a fine of $587<span id='easy-footnote-9-6856' class='easy-footnote-margin-adjust'><\/span><span class='easy-footnote'><a href='https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/#easy-footnote-bottom-9-6856' title='&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au\/stayingsafe\/alcoholdrugs\/drinkdriving\/reforms\/index.html&quot;&gt;https:\/\/roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au\/stayingsafe\/alcoholdrugs\/drinkdriving\/reforms\/index.html&lt;\/a&gt; '><sup>9<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. No questions asked. This applies even if you had a low range BAC.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cop a high range reading \u2013 or if you\u2019re a repeat offender, and you may have to install an interlock device in your car, which immobilises your car\u2019s ignition if alcohol is detected in your breath.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The upshot, is that no matter where in Australia you are, you could face a solid fine, score a criminal conviction and find yourself in the long queue for public transport<span id='easy-footnote-10-6856' class='easy-footnote-margin-adjust'><\/span><span class='easy-footnote'><a href='https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/#easy-footnote-bottom-10-6856' title='&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/astorlegal.com.au\/is-drink-driving-really-a-criminal-offence\/&quot;&gt;https:\/\/astorlegal.com.au\/is-drink-driving-really-a-criminal-offence\/&lt;\/a&gt; '><sup>10<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 Worst case scenario, you could end up doing time<span id='easy-footnote-11-6856' class='easy-footnote-margin-adjust'><\/span><span class='easy-footnote'><a href='https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/#easy-footnote-bottom-11-6856' title=' &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au\/blog\/what-should-you-do-if-youre-caught-drink-driving\/&quot;&gt;https:\/\/www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au\/blog\/what-should-you-do-if-youre-caught-drink-driving\/&lt;\/a&gt; '><sup>11<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In reality,\u00a0 these are not the worst things that could happen. With a few drinks under your belt, drink-driving could see you involved in a serious accident \u2013 one that costs lives. Potentially your own.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>&lt;H2&gt;How do you report a drunk driver?&lt;\/H2&gt;<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plenty of us have had those \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is that driver doing?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d moments when a fellow motorist weaves a wobbly path through the traffic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be distracting \u2013 and downright worrying, especially if it looks as though the driver\u2019s had a few too many. The thing is, the police get no joy out of picking up the pieces after a car crash. They would much rather prevent them. And there is action you can take to report a drunk driver.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re on the road, here are some steps you might want to take<span id='easy-footnote-12-6856' class='easy-footnote-margin-adjust'><\/span><span class='easy-footnote'><a href='https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/#easy-footnote-bottom-12-6856' title='&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/nsw.crimestoppers.com.au\/road-users-called-on-to-report-drink-drug-affected-dangerous-and-distracted-drivers-as-part-of-new-campaign\/&quot;&gt;https:\/\/nsw.crimestoppers.com.au\/road-users-called-on-to-report-drink-drug-affected-dangerous-and-distracted-drivers-as-part-of-new-campaign\/&lt;\/a&gt; '><sup>12<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If available, use a passenger to record the time of the incident and the registration of the other driver\u2019s vehicle<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If possible, keep dashcam vision of the incident and provide it to Crime Stoppers or the police<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s an emergency \u2013 where there is a threat to life or someone\u2019s safety, call Triple Zero (000) through\u00a0a passenger, a hands-free device, or pull over somewhere safe<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s not an emergency, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Thisnumber applies across Australia.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>&lt;H2&gt;Does drink-driving impact your car insurance costs?&lt;\/H2&gt;<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been caught DUI, your insurer may hike your premiums by up to 50%, or ask you to agree to a far bigger excess if you need to make a claim.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only way to know for sure is to phone your insurer or comb through the fine print of your car cover policy. It could mean having to shop around to find an insurer who will take you on without too much hurt in the hip pocket.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>&lt;H2&gt;The real costs of drink-driving&lt;\/H2&gt;<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s pretty clear that driving after a few drinks can come at a heavy price. But there can be additional hidden costs to consider.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>&lt;H3&gt;Cost of fixing car&lt;\/H3&gt;<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you get behind the wheel of your car, and you\u2019re over the legal limit \u2013 remember that\u2019s 0.05 if you\u2019re on a full licence, or 0 if you\u2019re an L- or P-plater, your car insurance won\u2019t cover you for any resulting claims<span id='easy-footnote-13-6856' class='easy-footnote-margin-adjust'><\/span><span class='easy-footnote'><a href='https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/#easy-footnote-bottom-13-6856' title='&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.finder.com.au\/car-insurance-for-drink-drivers&quot;&gt;https:\/\/www.finder.com.au\/car-insurance-for-drink-drivers&lt;\/a&gt; '><sup>13<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That can leave you seriously out of pocket if you have a fender bender. According to comparison site Finder<span id='easy-footnote-14-6856' class='easy-footnote-margin-adjust'><\/span><span class='easy-footnote'><a href='https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/#easy-footnote-bottom-14-6856' title=' &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.finder.com.au\/car-insurance-for-drink-drivers&quot;&gt;https:\/\/www.finder.com.au\/car-insurance-for-drink-drivers&lt;\/a&gt; '><sup>14<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your insurer may still refuse a claim even if you\u2019re under the legal limit, but alcohol was found to affect your judgement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, a Nimble Personal Loan can come to your financial rescue, helping you get your set of wheels out of the panel beaters and back on the road.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>&lt;H3&gt;Risk and impact on human life&lt;\/H3&gt;<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one wants to be a statistic, right? Especially not the sort of number that drink-driving can lead to. For all the advances made in reducing the impact of drink-driving on road safety, it\u2019s still the number one contributing factor in around one third of fatal crashes in Australia<span id='easy-footnote-15-6856' class='easy-footnote-margin-adjust'><\/span><span class='easy-footnote'><a href='https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/#easy-footnote-bottom-15-6856' title='&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.nrspp.org.au\/resources\/fact-sheet-drink-driving\/&quot;&gt;https:\/\/www.nrspp.org.au\/resources\/fact-sheet-drink-driving\/&lt;\/a&gt; '><sup>15<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looked at another way, over 1 in 4 drivers and riders killed on Australian roads have a BAC exceeding the legal limit<span id='easy-footnote-16-6856' class='easy-footnote-margin-adjust'><\/span><span class='easy-footnote'><a href='https:\/\/nimble.com.au\/blog\/understanding-the-risks-of-drink-driving\/#easy-footnote-bottom-16-6856' title='&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.nrspp.org.au\/resources\/fact-sheet-drink-driving\/&quot;&gt;https:\/\/www.nrspp.org.au\/resources\/fact-sheet-drink-driving\/&lt;\/a&gt; '><sup>16<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s a sobering thought.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>&lt;H3&gt;Damaging your own health&lt;\/H3&gt;<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the risks involved in getting behind the wheel after a few drinks, excessive alcohol consumption does nothing for your health. Over time it can lead to increased risk of\u00a0diabetes, a whole variety of cancers from stomach and bowel cancer through to liver cancer, fertility issues and even brain damage. Hardly the sorts of things most of us look forward to.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line? If wanting to enjoy a drink or two, work out a designated driver or have a Plan B to get home safely if it looks like being a big night.\u00a0 But drink-driving? Nah, it\u2019s definitely not worth it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Disclaimer: Please note this content is provided as general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situations or needs. For advice tailored to your financial situation, it is advised that you seek guidance from an accountant or financial advisor. The above post refers to application software (\u201cApp, Apps\u201d) that is not affiliated or associated with Nimble. We do not have any control or responsibility over the content of the Apps. Use of the Apps may be subject to further terms and conditions imposed by the App provider, the owner of the mobile operating system and\/or other related parties. The above links belong to a variety of websites and not Nimble, so clicking on, and using them, will take you away from Nimble\u2019s website meaning we\u2019ve got no control or responsibility over the content. Nimble does not endorse and is not affiliated or associated in any way whatsoever to the businesses named in this blog post. The information contained in this article is correct at the date of publication.<\/em><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all enjoy a few relaxing bevvies with mates. But drink-driving can come with a\u00a0 much higher cost than the bar tab when it\u2019s your shout. That\u2019s why it pays to understand the risks of drink-driving. \u201cOne more for the road\u201d is something we don\u2019t hear much anymore. 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