Menu
17/12/2004
Bar poster reminder on drink and drugs driving
The campaign against drink and drugs-driving is being taken direct into more than 170 of Northern Ireland's leading bars and clubs.
The Police Service and the Department of the Environment have linked together in a poster campaign using images from the DoE's graphic drink-driving and drugs-driving television advertising campaigns.
The posters have been specifically designed for use in washrooms over the festive season with a total of around 1,000 panels having been booked until January 3.
The main concentration is in Belfast where more than 100 pubs and clubs have been selected while the remaining posters have been distributed throughout 20 other towns.
Inspector Rosie Leech, of the Police Service's Road Policing Development Branch, said: "Most people will be aware of the robust enforcement by police on both drink and drugs-driving which is underway and will continue until early January.
"But we recognise that it is important not to let up on the education front. We don't want to spoil anyone's fun. But, especially at this time of year we need to be reinforcing the theme that no-one should ever drive after taking alcohol or drugs.”
The anti-drink driving poster uses a still taken from the 'Shame' advertisement and the strap line 'Try washing your hands of this'. The anti-drug driving poster features pictures of a roadside impairment test and arrest. Its warning line is 'You won't flush this away’.
Research indicates that most people in Northern Ireland are well aware of the messages contained in the Department's anti drink driving and anti drugs driving campaigns.
Police said the display of posters in washrooms of bars and clubs provides a timely reminder to people, who might already have taken drink or drugs, of the consequences should they attempt to drive home.
(MB/SP)
The Police Service and the Department of the Environment have linked together in a poster campaign using images from the DoE's graphic drink-driving and drugs-driving television advertising campaigns.
The posters have been specifically designed for use in washrooms over the festive season with a total of around 1,000 panels having been booked until January 3.
The main concentration is in Belfast where more than 100 pubs and clubs have been selected while the remaining posters have been distributed throughout 20 other towns.
Inspector Rosie Leech, of the Police Service's Road Policing Development Branch, said: "Most people will be aware of the robust enforcement by police on both drink and drugs-driving which is underway and will continue until early January.
"But we recognise that it is important not to let up on the education front. We don't want to spoil anyone's fun. But, especially at this time of year we need to be reinforcing the theme that no-one should ever drive after taking alcohol or drugs.”
The anti-drink driving poster uses a still taken from the 'Shame' advertisement and the strap line 'Try washing your hands of this'. The anti-drug driving poster features pictures of a roadside impairment test and arrest. Its warning line is 'You won't flush this away’.
Research indicates that most people in Northern Ireland are well aware of the messages contained in the Department's anti drink driving and anti drugs driving campaigns.
Police said the display of posters in washrooms of bars and clubs provides a timely reminder to people, who might already have taken drink or drugs, of the consequences should they attempt to drive home.
(MB/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
06 December 2023
'Just One Drink Could Kill' – Anti-Drink And Drug Driving Campaign
Just one drink could kill and ruin lives, this is the message to drivers as the PSNI launch the annual anti-drink and drug driving campaign. Launching the seasonal campaign, Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson, Operational Support Department, warned drivers there is absolutely no excuse for driving with drink or drugs.
'Just One Drink Could Kill' – Anti-Drink And Drug Driving Campaign
Just one drink could kill and ruin lives, this is the message to drivers as the PSNI launch the annual anti-drink and drug driving campaign. Launching the seasonal campaign, Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson, Operational Support Department, warned drivers there is absolutely no excuse for driving with drink or drugs.
15 December 2006
Drink driving campaign figures released
Over 100 drink drivers have been caught each week during the current PSNI Christmas anti-drink driving campaign. A message saying 'we warned you' was issued by police as they released that 217 drivers had been detected as being over the limit throughout the first two weeks of their annual winter campaign.
Drink driving campaign figures released
Over 100 drink drivers have been caught each week during the current PSNI Christmas anti-drink driving campaign. A message saying 'we warned you' was issued by police as they released that 217 drivers had been detected as being over the limit throughout the first two weeks of their annual winter campaign.
29 June 2021
Rehabilitation Training To Be Offered For All Drink Driving Convictions
Drink driving legislation has been changed to offer all those convicted of drink drive offences the opportunity to undertake rehabilitation training.
Rehabilitation Training To Be Offered For All Drink Driving Convictions
Drink driving legislation has been changed to offer all those convicted of drink drive offences the opportunity to undertake rehabilitation training.
11 November 2024
New Road Safety Campaign Warns Of Drink Driving Dangers
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has unveiled a new public information campaign to raise awareness of the risks associated with drink driving, particularly during the upcoming festive season. The campaign, titled 'RoadWise Up', aims to highlight the severe consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol.
New Road Safety Campaign Warns Of Drink Driving Dangers
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has unveiled a new public information campaign to raise awareness of the risks associated with drink driving, particularly during the upcoming festive season. The campaign, titled 'RoadWise Up', aims to highlight the severe consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol.
19 May 2006
Former university vice-chancellor admits drink driving charge
The former vice-chancellor of the University of Ulster has today pleaded guilty to charges of drink-driving. Professor Gerry McKenna, 52, did not appear at Coleraine Magistrates Court earlier today. His solicitor appeared on his behalf, confirming that he had admitted to the drink driving offence.
Former university vice-chancellor admits drink driving charge
The former vice-chancellor of the University of Ulster has today pleaded guilty to charges of drink-driving. Professor Gerry McKenna, 52, did not appear at Coleraine Magistrates Court earlier today. His solicitor appeared on his behalf, confirming that he had admitted to the drink driving offence.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Perhaps a touch of ground frost. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
