Anti drink drive campaign launched
This year’s seasonal road safety campaign has been launched to try and combat drink driving over the festive period.
Once again it's using a pub specials board concept to advertise drinking and driving penalties - including a 12-month driving ban, a fine of up to £5,000 and a criminal record.
The Island's Road Safety Team is encouraging motorists to take heed of the anti-drink drive message by nominating a designated driver or taking public transport home instead.
Although figures have seen a gradual decline, there are still many arrests made each Christmas period.
Highways director Richard Pearson says they are especially targeting those who feel the law doesn’t apply to them:
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