As a migrant who grew up in Calcutta and has travelled extensively in South-East Asia, I'd like to comment on the crocodiles and snakes in Cathy Wilcox's cartoon. Some of the illegal immigrants may be so desperate they could well want to eat Wilcox's crocodiles and snakes. Ashley Berry, Sandringham. Unlicensed to kill Commander Sorrenson comments that he was surprised and disturbed by the number of motorists caught driving unlicensed during the long weekend. This should also seriously disturb law-abiding citizens.
Statistics reveal a very high correlation between unlicensed drivers and serious road accidents.
Some estimates suggest as many as 3 per cent of the drivers on our roads are unlicensed. Unfortunately, in spite of continuing police efforts, the courts are generally extremely lenient with these criminals and many re-offend. People who drive unlicensed should go to jail. But failing that option, there is another effective solution. Contract that function to the private sector, where tow-trucks are usually able to beat all emergency services to any location.