Christmas Anti-Drink and Drug Drive Crackdown – Video

Posted: Published on December 6th, 2012

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Christmas Anti-Drink and Drug Drive Crackdown
This Christmas police across Wales will be targeting drivers, and in particular young drivers, who risk their lives and the lives of others by driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Led by South Wales Police, the month-long Christmas Anti Drink and Drug Driving Campaign will run from Saturday 1st December through to 1st January, and will see officers from across the country conducting high profile roadside checks and using intelligence to identify offenders. Last year in Wales, police tested a total of 27, 744 motorists as part of the campaign, with 545 individuals (2%) returning either positive results or failing/refusing to take a breath test. Chief Inspector Darren Wareing, who is in charge of the North Wales Police Roads Policing Unit said: "If you drink and drive this Christmas you significantly increase the risk of killing an innocent person, or yourself or both. It is really that simple. "Many people don #39;t realise they can still be over the limit the morning after a drinking session. We would urge everyone to think twice before getting behind the wheel the morning after and consider making alternative arrangements to get to work. "Drivers need to be aware that regardless of the time of day they are caught, whether they are going to work or taking children to school, they will face the same penalties as someone who has chosen to drink heavily in a pub and driven at night." North Wales Police will also be using the campaign to reinforce Operation ...From:North Wales PoliceViews:0 0ratingsTime:00:42More inAutos Vehicles

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