Alcohol
Game Over
Planning a night out with your mates?
If you were the passenger that was out drinking all night, you need to think twice before getting behind the wheel the next day.
The problem with drinking and driving is the MOURNING after…
In Staffordshire figures show that about a third of accidents are caused by drivers who are under the influence of drink or drugs. What's more, 43% of those who are caught are aged 16 - 25.
Also, one in five people found drink driving are caught in the morning! Even if you feel fine you could still be over the limit. Just because it's a new day it doesn't mean your body is alcohol free. Alcohol can stay in your system a surprisingly long time, even after sleep, a shower and a coffee. And even if you are under the legal limit, fatigue from a hangover can be just as dangerous. So if you know you've got to drive the next day, its best to not drink at all.
Your body takes at least 1 hour to get rid of just 1 unit of alcohol and that's not counting the 30 minutes it takes to start processing alcohol. Want to find out more? Go to our web calculator (Opens in new window)
Police Officers from the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership will be carrying out routine stop checks over the next 5 months. If you are over the limit, you'll be under arrest! The penalty for drink driving is disqualification for at least 12 months and up to a £5000 fine and 6 months in prison. But, if a mate gets hurt in the process, the feeling of regret and guilt will stay with you forever.
Visit the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership Game Over (Opens in new window) web page for more information.