Police urge pubgoers to dob in their drink-driving mates

Surrey Police is urging the public to report their friends if they drink-drive. A campaign is asking people to help “prevent, persuade and call the police” on drink drivers this winter. The campaign is called “Drink Driving – Together We Can Stop It”.

It aims to appeal to the public’s sense of shared responsibility to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on the roads. It calls for people to prevent, persuade and – as a last resort – report drink driving to the police over Christmas. It comes as figures suggest that 81% of Brits say drink-drivers should be reported to the police but less than half would actually do it.

READ MORE: Seventh child reported to have died after contracting Strep A Superintendent Rachel Glenton, from Surrey and Sussex Roads policing, said: “Drink and drug-driving really does destroy lives and is something we see far too much on Surrey roads. Most people are safe and conscientious motorists, but despite knowing the risks, there is still a small number of people who are not only willing risking their own lives but the lives of others.

“Remember even a small amount of alcohol or substances can massively impair your ability to drive safely and you could also be over the limit several hours after you’ve stopped drinking, so make sure you give it enough time before you drive. Drugs stay in your system far longer. “If you are going out, look after yourself and friends, arrange alternative and safe ways home”

From now until January 1, Surrey and Sussex Police will have resources dedicated to preventing and detecting drink and drug-driving. In December 2021 campaign, a total of 174 arrests were made on suspicion of drink and drug-driving by Surrey police alone. The force is urging anyone who knows someone is driving whilst over the limit or while taking drugs to report it by calling 999.

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