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Hampshire police launch Christmas drink and drug drive campaign – Is it worth the risk?Party-goers are being warned to think before they drive in the morning after enjoying a night out during the festive season. Operation Tipple, a joint Thames Valley Police and Hampshire Constabulary campaign against drink and drug driving, began on Thursday (1/12) and will run until 1 January 2012. It aims to make our roads safer by detecting motorists driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Inspector Colin Clark, who is leading Operation Tipple for Thames Valley Police, said: "We will target all drivers suspected of drink driving or being influenced by drugs. This will be carried out by holding dedicated road checks, testing all drivers involved in collisions, and testing anyone who has committed a traffic offence or is suspected of drug driving. "Many people think they have to be involved in a collision or commit an offence to be stopped and breathalysed. However, police officers can stop any vehicle at any time, day or night. If they then suspect drink driving they can administor a breath test and if the result is positive the driver would be arrested. Superintendent Chris Brown, Head of Roads Policing in the Thames Valley and Hampshire said: "We are asking the public to be safe rather than sorry. Collisions involving alcohol or drugs not only devastate the lives of victims and their families, they also ruin the lives of offenders, who could face a lengthy driving ban or imprisonment. "As well as having to live with the lifelong guilt of having killed or injured someone through their reckless behaviour, offenders could also lose their job, home and their livelihood. "If you are going out and know you will be drinking, organise alternative transport or a designated driver to ensure everyone is able to enjoy the festive period safely." The drink drive limit and more important advice Total number of breath tests in last year's Christmas campaign: Berkshire – 1107 Total - 5,156 Total number of positive tests: Berkshire - 120 Total - 261 |
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