We have always tried to control Drink Driving but a new bigger problem has arisen in the use of Drugs and at the same time being in charge of a lethal weapon YES a MOTOR VEHICLE . . .

It has been stated that 1 in 10 young male drivers admit to DRUG DRIVING Anyone will face a £5000 fine and 6 months in Prison caught Drug Driving The Police are able to SPOT signs of severely dilated or constricted pupils

It is estimated 1 in 5 DRIVERS and RIDERS killed in road accidents have been impaired by taking drugs we must also see a breathalyser type of drug testing device, rather than the police looking in the eyes and getting drivers to put their finger on the nose, or standing on one foot.

A basic Field Impairment Test is not really the proper way, the police can of course take the driver to the police station for a blood test

The British Government have dragged their heels bringing in a proper testing device but the Germans have already bought in Saliva Wipes to catch drivers.

This is a big problem on our roads today and we must bring in education to drivers but at the same time bring in the enforcement to back it up.

We must also control the taking of presciption drugs, read the box or double check with your GP.

ANTIHISTAMINES
Used for FLU and HAYFEVER may affect reaction times and cause drowsiness if it says dont operate heavy machinery it means not getting behind wheel of car.

Drug driving is the same penalties as drink driving. BUT you could be driven by a driver with drugs in their system rather than be over a drink drive limit.

Refusing to take tests for drug driving is the same offence as failure to provide a breath test for drinking.

Don't forget a police officer can say you are unfit to drive, arrest you and take you to the police station for further tests, ie blood or urine, they will not need you to sober up to do this

If you know someone is on drugs DON'T LET THEM DRIVE

CANNABIS
Will distort your perception of time and distance while driving other vehicles will seem closer you will struggle to do two things at once for instance change gears.

COCAINE
Leads to aggressive over confident high speed driving.

AMPHETAMINES
Hard to co-ordinate and make drivers not react to hazards.

ECSTASY
Give drivers blurred vision and poor judgements and can lead to extra anxiety.


10 PEOPLE DIE and 50 SERIOUSLY INJURED in Drink Drive crashes every WEEK

DON'T MIX WORK WITH DRINK OR DRUGS

If any Company Directors or Managers have read this write up please remember to make sure your company has a Drink and Drug policy in place.

THE POLICY
Through Health and Safety at Work we are committed in reducing risks which our staff may face on the UK roads during their working day. ALL our staff must be aware and take part.

If your ability to WORK and DRIVE is UNSAFE due to taking Alcohol, Drugs, or Medicines, you will face SERIOUS DISCIPLINARY ACTION.

Everybody must comply to the Companies Driving Policy and our Code of Conduct. This also includes when driving in your own time . . .

One of the best Adverts a Company can have is the professional way drivers are driving their Sign Written Vehicles. IT'S THE SIGN OF DRIVING THE COMPANY FORWARD