Motorists must not let the hot weather tempt them to drink and drive.<\/p>\n
A reduction in drinking and driving is something that everyone would like to see. It is therefore important we resist the urge to have a drink while making the most of the current wave of good weather – especially as summer tends to be the time when drink-drive casualties hit their peak.<\/p>\n
As results from the Association of Chief Police Officers' June campaign are released – which revealed a slight drop in the number of drivers failing a breath test in the month – road safety charity Brake has urged the public to speak out against drivers who hit the road after hitting the bottle.<\/p>\n
There are concerns that the current heatwave is resulting in people being tempted to drink when at summer parties, BBQs and festivals – even though they will need to drive in order to get home from these events.<\/p>\n
It is advised that people never drive after having consumed any amount of alcohol, while people who see their friends contemplating having a drink before getting behind the wheel are urged to advise them against doing so.<\/p>\n
Julie Townsend, deputy chief executive at Brake – which campaigns to prevent road collisions and lend support to victims – said: "Everyone wants to get out and enjoy the good weather while it lasts, but that shouldn't mean putting your life and the lives of others at risk."<\/p>\n
Ms Townsend pointed to research that indicates people are significantly more likely to crash even when they drink small amounts of alcohol – so it is not worth taking the risk.<\/p>\n
She stated: "We urge drivers to make a commitment to never drive after drinking any alcohol, to prevent horrific crashes and devastating casualties."<\/p>\n
Those who intend to have a drink at a summer gathering should make sure they plan ahead with regard to how they will get home. This can involve setting out a safe walking route, deciding on a mode of public transport or booking a taxi.<\/p>\n
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