Drink Driving

🎄 SMARTALERT: Have a Safe Festive Season – Don’t Drink & Drive 🚗

🎉 Holiday Statistics

·  Over the festive period (1 Dec – 1 Jan), 58,675 roadside breath or drug tests were conducted in the UK as part of Operation Limit. [news.npcc.police.uk]

·  Nearly 10% of drivers tested positive for alcohol; 2,782 were arrested for drink or drug driving – nearly double previous years. [news.npcc.police.uk]

·  In Great Britain, 19.6% of fatal collisions in 2023 involved alcohol or drugs. [gov.uk], [news.npcc.police.uk]

·  Between 2012–2019, December was the second highest month for drink-driving crashes: ~4,150 collisions—resulting in ~6,020 deaths or serious injuries. [brake.org.uk]

·  Annually, drink-driving contributes to 290–320 deaths, accounting for 17% of all road fatalities. [rac.co.uk], [brake.org.uk]

⚖️ Legal Penalties

Additional Consequences:

·  Record on driving licence

·  Soaring insurance costs

·  Employment problems, especially if driving is work-related

🚦 Festive Safety Tips

·  Nominate a dedicated driver before you start celebrating.

·  Use taxis, rideshares, or public transport—pre-book if possible.

·  Hosting a party? Offer alcohol‑free options and encourage responsible travel plans.

·  Zero alcohol is always best if you're driving—even one drink can impair your reaction.

🙌 Final Reminder

This holiday season, celebrate safely – your choices matter.
Stay safe, stay responsible, and cherish the moments that matter.