'NO EXCUSE TO DRINK AND DRIVE'

East Sussex County Council is promoting the Department for Transport's Christmas drink drive campaign.

During the lead up to Christmas, The Road Safety Team has been delivering Don't Drink and Drive sessions with young drivers in colleges and groups across East Sussex.

Posters and leaflets have been distributed to libraries, schools and colleges warning drivers that it takes less than they might think for their driving to be affected by alcohol, and highlighting the potential dangers to both motorists and other road users.

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The DfT's "I'll be DES" initiative promotes having a designated driver; "Be a mate - be tonght's designated driver and have a soft drink". The County Council is holding exhibitions across the county to drive home the Don't Drink and Drive message.

Councillor Matthew Lock, Lead Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment said "There is no excuse to drink and drive. Even a small drink will affect a person's ability, to drive safely. As we enter the festive period it is essential that motorists remember that if they are going to drink, they should either leave the car at home or get someone else to drive. "

If you plan to drink, don't risk driving:

book a taxi

use public transport

stay overnight

arrange for someone who is not drinking to drive

don't be tempted to get into a car with anyone else who has been drinking

be a mate and be des; designate a non drinking driver in your group

For further information and for training, leaflets and posters please contact East Sussex Road Safety Unit on 01273 482208.