Drink-drive warning as party season starts in Shropshire
As the festive season gets underway, Shropshire motorists are being asked to consider if they could be ‘over the limit?’ before they get in their car to drive this winter.
Posters, beermats and other material will be targeted at Shropshire pubs and clubs designed to make people think about the consequences of drink or drug driving.
Vicki Bristow, Communications Manager at the Safer Roads Partnership, says:
“There are still people out there who feel they can gamble with drinking and driving and think they know how much the limit is but the simple fact is, there is only one way of being sure that you are safe to drive and that is not to drink at all. Any amount of alcohol affects your ability to drive. We would also ask people to consider other options when out drinking over the festive season, public transport, taxis and sharing nominated drivers are easy to arrange – drinking and driving simply isn’t worth the risk.”
Superintendent Lee Davenport for Warwickshire and West Mercia Police comments:
“Cracking down on those who take drugs or drink and then drive is a year round commitment for both forces. However, we are very aware the festive season can present opportunities where people are tempted to drive after taking drugs or drinking. To combat this, extra patrols will be conducted in the run up to and over Christmas and New Year, in a bid to tackle those who commit the unacceptable act of drinking or drug driving.”
“Worryingly, and despite many warnings over the years about the dangers of drink/drug driving, there are still far too many reckless drivers ignoring the devastating consequences. Alcohol and drugs both affect your ability to judge speed and distances accurately and slow down your reaction time. We’re urging people to think hard about the consequences that a collision could lead to.”
