CHESHIRE Police has started its winter drink driving campaign with a series of road safety events being run by the Cheshire Road Safety Group (CRSG) which includes Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Cheshire Police and The Highways Agency and local councils all working together as a partnership for safer roads.
The events, which are being held at 12 different locations across Cheshire, will feature the ‘Think? car ? a vehicle involved in a road traffic collision (pictured above) – which has been donated by the Wilson family to Cheshire Police to illustrate the potential risks of drink driving.
The driver of the car, Matthew, was a 21-year-old man who died on impact after losing control and hitting a tree on a rural A-road in Cheshire.
He was one and a half times over the legal alcohol limit at the time of the collision.
His family were keen to get the message across about drink driving to other young people and they have been supporting the winter drink drive campaign of Cheshire Police who are using the ‘think? car as a platform to deliver road safety awareness.
Road Traffic Officer, Tony Hayhurst from Crewe, said: “Seeing the wreckage of a car is the biggest wake up call for many drivers – it opens their eyes to the reality of what can happen and more importantly, how a small amount of impairment, speed or short distraction could end in tragedy.”
Hannah, who is the sister to Matthew, said: “The amount of alcohol that people drink can have a major effect on the circumstances of the evening. Drinking after consuming any amount of alcohol has the potential to impact on the competency of the driver.”
Twelve days of Christmas road safety events coming up in Warrington include:
Friday, December 14 from 1-4pm, Morrisons, Stockton Heath and then from 7-10pm at the Mulberry Tree, Stockton Heath.
Thursday, December 20 from 4-9pm, Bridge Street, Warrington.
For more information and road safety advice, visit www.cheshire.police.uk
Police launch 12 Days of Christmas campaign
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That’s a very shocking image especially as it is the actual car that a young lad died in and not one that has been staged to look like that. Very sad to see š Here’s hoping that people take note when they see the car as I’m sure they will….. and here’s hoping they remember it ‘if’ they are ever thinking of being supid and driving their own cars after a ‘couple’ drinks and it stops them from doing so.