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Drink driving
It goes without saying that you should never drink alcohol and then drive - statistics confirm just how dangerous this is. It's impossible to calculate a 'safe' level to drink and then drive, so you should always avoid drinking any alcohol if you have to drive. And don't forget, alcohol takes a long time to work its way through your system - so avoid driving the morning after a heavy and/or late drinking session.
But we are asking you to go further than this - we want you to discourage friends and family members from drink driving, and to refuse to travel with anyone who has done so.
If you are entertaining people, make sure that the driver is not offered alcohol. If you are out with friends, make sure there is a designated driver who will not drink - or offer to take on this role if no one else will. And if you are a parent, make sure your children are not drinking and driving - there is a worrying trend of increased drink-drive arrests among younger drivers.
If you know someone who regularly drinks and drives you can report them on the Crimestoppers Number 0800 555 111.
If you see someone you know to be, or about to be, drink driving you can report them to the police by dialling 999.
Alcohol is also a contributing factor to many accidents to pedestrians and cyclists.
Click here to download our fact sheet on drink driving.
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