Think before you drink and drive – Christmas campaign
Friday 5th December 2008, 2:29PM GMT.
Messages projected onto the High Street are part of this year’s campaign and pictured with one are Superintendent Ian Morellec and Drug and Alcohol Strategy coordinator Andrea Nightingale. (Picture by Steve Sarre, 0682295)
THE Christmas anti-drink-drive campaign was launched today with a message urging islanders to think before they act during the festive season.
Racing driver Andy Priaulx, athlete Dale Garland and Deputy Matt Fallaize are among those backing this year’s campaign, which features messages projected onto the High Street.
In addition, reflective banners have been placed at 10 key sites around the island.
Drug and Alcohol Strategy coordinator Andrea Nightingale said islanders need to act responsibly when it comes to alcohol.
‘The core message of the campaign is that there is always a choice that can be made – you can have a great time and make your way safely home, or you can get into your car and end up with an appearance in court, a massive fine or a prison sentence,’ she said.
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While I do think this is a very good idea.
Why not do it all year round?
I Know people are more likely to drink drive in the ‘festive season’ but surely this is a problem which needs to be addressed all year round?
However, keep up the good work. I strongly support the anti- drink drive campaigns.
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GsyGal I agree with what you say 100%. I would like to see the legal limit for driving ZERO %.then we will not have the pathetic excuse ” I THOUGHT I WAS UNDER THE LIMIT”.
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Neil Lee
So you would support being banned and fined for a slice of Christmas cake or a pudding then?
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Yes! because some pillock would use the excuse that they did not know Grandmas xmas pudding was laced with brandy ;). And how would you feel Paul if the Police called to say a Family member had been killed by a driver SLIGHTLY UNDER the limit.???
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