FOUR times more men are being arrested for drink-driving on Canberra roads than women, according to new statistics from the ACT sentencing database.
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Since July 1, 2012, to October 31 this year more than 1000 people have appeared before the court on 1573 charges of driving under the influence.
Of those, 1282 charges were for men and 291 for women.
Sergeant Matthew Corbitt from ACT Policing said it was a disgrace.
''It is completely unacceptable that these drivers should endanger the lives of others by flouting the law,'' Sergeant Corbitt said.
''For so many people to drink-drive should infuriate all other responsible road users. These motorists pose a significant risk to all road users and it's apparent they have a complete disregard for the safety of those around them.
''Every police car is equipped with breath-testing equipment so you can be caught anywhere, any time.''
The data also shows the longest custodial sentence for drink-driving was 242 days behind bars.
Children appeared before magistrates for drink-driving on 29 charges during the same period, and of those 25 were boys.
Almost 65 per cent of the children were placed on good behaviour orders with none sentenced to do time in prison.
When launching the database Attorney-General Simon Corbell said judges and magistrates apply the principles of individualised justice and consistency in sentencing, while taking into account multiple sentencing factors.
''The ACT sentencing database will provide the judiciary with a useful tool to assist in this important task,'' Mr Corbell said. ''The database will also provide an effective mechanism for the judiciary to identify the range of sentences that would normally apply to the offender coming before them.
''A further aim of the database is that as trends emerge in criminal sentences handed down, it is anticipated that there will be a related reduction in the number of appeals - as there will be a clearer basis for sentencing.''