17-12-2007This Month 17th Dec 17:46
Morning Danger For Over The Limit Drivers
Disturbing research by Brake and Green Flag has revealed. Young people are nearly twice as likely as older drivers (26%) to run the risk of driving while still over the limit from the previous night.
As the Christmas party season gets under way, Brake and Green Flag are urging drivers to make sure they don’t drive the morning after a heavy night, and to limit themselves to one or two drinks if they have to drive early the next day.
Alcohol can stay in the body for a surprisingly long time. Drink any of the following and you probably won’t be safe to drive for about 13 hours from when you finish drinking: four double vodkas; or four pints of strong beer or cider (5%); or a bottle of 15% wine. That’s 1pm the next day if you finish drinking at midnight. This means a standard night out for many young people ending in the early hours can mean they’re still under the influence well into the next afternoon.
In 2006, 540 people died and 1,960 were seriously injured in drink-drive crashes - seven deaths and serious injuries a day. Of the 90,000 convictions for drink-driving in 2006, nearly 20% were on their way to work or at work.
When is this alcolock that won’t let you drive if over the limit going to made available to buy?.
FemaleFirst - Jackie Violet
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