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I have banged on about drink driving on this site for many years now, and my position remains the same -
any alcohol in your system, life ban from driving - no exceptions.
Of course, this will never happen.
We have developed a culture where the idea is to get as close to the limit as possible, without going over it, a sort of legalised Russian roulette.
Of course, tolerences vary - some people can neck eight pints and drive - others (like me who are tee-total) would be incapable after one pint, and proibably unconcious after four.
So why can;t we simply address the issue, which is that drinking and driving is dangerous - and stop fannying about with points and warnings.
I know why - culturally, alcohol is the bedrock of social occasions, and there is an entire and powerful leisure industry ensuring that such legislation would never get near the statue books.
Oh well, I can dream ...
any alcohol in your system, life ban from driving - no exceptions.
Of course, this will never happen.
We have developed a culture where the idea is to get as close to the limit as possible, without going over it, a sort of legalised Russian roulette.
Of course, tolerences vary - some people can neck eight pints and drive - others (like me who are tee-total) would be incapable after one pint, and proibably unconcious after four.
So why can;t we simply address the issue, which is that drinking and driving is dangerous - and stop fannying about with points and warnings.
I know why - culturally, alcohol is the bedrock of social occasions, and there is an entire and powerful leisure industry ensuring that such legislation would never get near the statue books.
Oh well, I can dream ...
ummmm im with murraymints
people can get upset over some tv images 24/7
so some might do ? better that than not try and get this message across about this stupid action
remember the clunck click ad, that was graphic but that message got across and has saved thousands of lives,unfortunately that is now fadding away due to no publicity. 10 people have been killed near me in that last 3 years all not wearing seat belts and all who would be alive if the had
people can get upset over some tv images 24/7
so some might do ? better that than not try and get this message across about this stupid action
remember the clunck click ad, that was graphic but that message got across and has saved thousands of lives,unfortunately that is now fadding away due to no publicity. 10 people have been killed near me in that last 3 years all not wearing seat belts and all who would be alive if the had
Talbot - previous Christmas anti-drink drive commercials - these from the ROSPA website -
Dec 1976 - Drink Drive - 'Don't take your car for a drink'
The advertising showed the unpleasant stages of police formalities and the possible tragic consequences of drinking and driving. One advert showed a woman being carried into an ambulance on a stretcher, to the soundtrack of 'Roll Out the Barrel'.
Jan 1983 - Drink Drive
'Don't drive and drink – You're asking to get caught', 'Stay Low', 'If you drink and drive you are a menace to society'. These were slogans used in advertising during the late 1970's and early 1980's.
Dec 1993 - Drink Drive - 'Drinking and Driving Wrecks Christmas'
A TV commercial showed the horrific consequences 'a quick drink' could have on a happy family Christmas dinner with images of a burning Christmas pud transformed into a burning car.
July 1995 - Drink Drive - 'I've only had a couple... I thought I was all right to drive'
A TV commercial showed a young man who has crippled his friend in a drink drive crash.
Dec 1995 - Drink Drive - 'Come on Dave, Just One More'
A TV commercial in which viewers hear Dave's friends urging him to have one more drink in the pub. The visual shows a woman blending vegetables in her kitchen and pouring the unappetising puree into a bowl. The viewer then sees her feeding her son, Dave, who has brain damage, urging 'Come on Dave, just one more'.
Dec 1976 - Drink Drive - 'Don't take your car for a drink'
The advertising showed the unpleasant stages of police formalities and the possible tragic consequences of drinking and driving. One advert showed a woman being carried into an ambulance on a stretcher, to the soundtrack of 'Roll Out the Barrel'.
Jan 1983 - Drink Drive
'Don't drive and drink – You're asking to get caught', 'Stay Low', 'If you drink and drive you are a menace to society'. These were slogans used in advertising during the late 1970's and early 1980's.
Dec 1993 - Drink Drive - 'Drinking and Driving Wrecks Christmas'
A TV commercial showed the horrific consequences 'a quick drink' could have on a happy family Christmas dinner with images of a burning Christmas pud transformed into a burning car.
July 1995 - Drink Drive - 'I've only had a couple... I thought I was all right to drive'
A TV commercial showed a young man who has crippled his friend in a drink drive crash.
Dec 1995 - Drink Drive - 'Come on Dave, Just One More'
A TV commercial in which viewers hear Dave's friends urging him to have one more drink in the pub. The visual shows a woman blending vegetables in her kitchen and pouring the unappetising puree into a bowl. The viewer then sees her feeding her son, Dave, who has brain damage, urging 'Come on Dave, just one more'.
Talbot - "So you have no real experience of this so called 'get as close to the limit as possible, without going over it' culture?"
I am unsure what you mean by that.
Have I experienced it directly in terms of trying to guess how much I can drink and still get away with not being banned? No, I don't drink alcohol.
Have I experienced the effects of drink driving? Yes, I had a car pushed thirty yards down a road, and into a wall by a drunk - another sixty seconds and I would have been sitting in it, with possible fatal consequences.
As far as experiencing experiencing the culture of advising people to get close to the limit - as in the phrase 'Stay low '''' - I am an avid TV fan, so I have watched every ad I linked on my previous answer.
I hope this answers your question.
I am unsure what you mean by that.
Have I experienced it directly in terms of trying to guess how much I can drink and still get away with not being banned? No, I don't drink alcohol.
Have I experienced the effects of drink driving? Yes, I had a car pushed thirty yards down a road, and into a wall by a drunk - another sixty seconds and I would have been sitting in it, with possible fatal consequences.
As far as experiencing experiencing the culture of advising people to get close to the limit - as in the phrase 'Stay low '''' - I am an avid TV fan, so I have watched every ad I linked on my previous answer.
I hope this answers your question.
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Sadly, driver error remains the most common cause of road accidents, and it's not always possible to ascertain just how much of a contribution to the accident alcohol has played. If one of those involved is shown to be 'over the limit' it is inevitably construed that this was a major factor, but it may not always be the case.
Rospa's own figures are;
Speeding
Around 400 people a year are killed in crashes in which someone exceeds the speed limit or drives too fast for the conditions.
Drink Driving
Around 280 people die a year in crashes in which someone was over the legal drink drive limit.
Seat Belt Wearing
Around 300 lives each year could be saved if everyone always wore their seat belt.
Careless Driving
Around 300 deaths a year involve someone being "careless, reckless or in a hurry", and a further 125 involve "aggressive driving".
At-work
Around one third of fatal and serious road crashes involve someone who was at work.
Inexperience
More than 400 people are killed in crashes involving young car drivers aged 17 to 24 years, every year, including over 150 young drivers, 90 passengers and more than 170 other road users.
Failed to Look Properly
40% of road crashes involve someone who 'failed to look properly'.
Loss of Control
One third of fatal crashes involved 'loss of control' of a vehicle.
Failed to Judge Other Person's Path/Speed
One in five crashes involve a road user failing to judge another person's path or speed.
Helpful Link:
http://
Rospa's own figures are;
Speeding
Around 400 people a year are killed in crashes in which someone exceeds the speed limit or drives too fast for the conditions.
Drink Driving
Around 280 people die a year in crashes in which someone was over the legal drink drive limit.
Seat Belt Wearing
Around 300 lives each year could be saved if everyone always wore their seat belt.
Careless Driving
Around 300 deaths a year involve someone being "careless, reckless or in a hurry", and a further 125 involve "aggressive driving".
At-work
Around one third of fatal and serious road crashes involve someone who was at work.
Inexperience
More than 400 people are killed in crashes involving young car drivers aged 17 to 24 years, every year, including over 150 young drivers, 90 passengers and more than 170 other road users.
Failed to Look Properly
40% of road crashes involve someone who 'failed to look properly'.
Loss of Control
One third of fatal crashes involved 'loss of control' of a vehicle.
Failed to Judge Other Person's Path/Speed
One in five crashes involve a road user failing to judge another person's path or speed.
Helpful Link:
http://
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