You can drink, just don’t drive

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02 December 2011

This week he is giving advice for avoiding temptation in the Christmas period. Simon Elstow said: “Now is the time of festive fun and this often involves Christmas parties. If you’re heading out for a few drinks, make sure you have planned your journey home.”

Elstow offers tips on driving over the Christmas period:

  • Don’t try and calculate whether or not you are over the limit.
  • Drinks poured at home are usually larger than pub measures.
  • If you drive to a party and drink more than you expected to, don’t risk it.  Book yourself a taxi or arrange for a friend or family member to collect you from your location.
  • A drinking session the night before might put you over the legal limit the following day. Keep this in mind and organise alternative travel plans for the next day.
  • If you know someone has been drinking, don’t let them give you a lift or drive home.

Elstow said: “Drinking and driving has serious consequences. It is not only about your safety, but other road users. It is not worth the risk.”

ENDS

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