Don’t Drink or Drug Drive: The Deadly Risks and Legal Consequences
Any amount of alcohol or drugs can wreck your ability to drive safely. Every year, hundreds die or suffer serious injuries because drivers got behind the wheel under the influence. Driving while drunk or on drugs endangers you and everyone around you. Even legal medications prescribed by your doctor can impair your driving. There’s simply no excuse for risking your life and others’ by driving under the influence.
The Morning After: Still Not Safe to Drive
Think sleeping it off makes you safe to drive? Think again. Alcohol and drugs linger in your system for hours or even days after you go to bed. To see when you’re likely safe, try using a 123.
Spot a Drink or Drug Driver? Report It!
If you see someone driving under the influence, call 0800 032 0845. The confidential hotline is open 24/7 in Cambridgeshire and could save lives. Be ready to give details like the driver’s name, vehicle make, colour, and registration number.
Originally published by UKNIP.
