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Christmas anti-drink and drug drive campaign launched by Wales’s four police forces

01 Dec 2021 3 minute read
An image used as part of the Christmas drink drive campaign

Wales’s four forces are today launching their Christmas Drink and Drug Driving Campaign which aims to catch people who risk their life and the lives of others by getting behind the wheel while under the influence.

With the festive season about to take off, officers in North Wales, Gwent, South Wales and Dyfed-Powys Police are reminding people who are looking forward to a night out not to get behind the wheel after drinking or consuming drugs.

Dyfed-Powys Police Superintendent Clark Jones-John said the reason for the operation was to try and prevent the needless loss of life at the hands of irresponsible drivers who flout the law.

He added: “Once again, as the pandemic continues, this year has been difficult and we understand people may want to enjoy themselves but we are reminding them that getting behind the wheel while under the influence can have dire consequences.

“We’re not just talking about losing a licence, which often results in the loss of employment, driving under the influence leads to far too many serious and fatal collisions.

“Don’t be the person responsible for destroying a family this Christmas.”

‘Only safe limit’

The month-long operation against driving under the influence begins on Wednesday, December 1st, when officers across the country say they will be using “intelligence-led tactics and local knowledge of hotspots” to detect people who are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs over the festive period.

ACC Mark Travis, form South Wales Police said: “As the festive season gets underway we are reminding drivers of the dangers and consequences of getting behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs.

“Officers from the Roads Policing Units, Safer Neighbourhood Teams and the Special Constabulary will be working 24 hours a day, seven days a week and anyone who is considering driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs should know that we will be out and about waiting for them.”

An image used as part of the Christmas drink drive campaign

This year is likely to see the return of some office parties.  With this in mind, officers are asking people to plan ahead, to think about what they may do and to be sure to arrange a taxi home.

They are also reminding people that the drink-drive limit is two units, not two drinks.

“Our message is simple; if you are out and know you will be drinking, make sure you have plans for getting home safely without driving,” said ACC Travis.

“If you do have to drive, our advice is to avoid alcohol completely. The only safe limit is none.”

Anybody who has concerns about anybody they believe to be driving under the influence are asked to contact police on 101 (or 999 if they are posing an imminent danger) or alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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Grayham Jones
2 years ago

Fine them all and take all vehicles of them and sell them

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