Monday, November 24, 2008 - 09:18 PM

I can say with a fair degree of certainty that sometime over the Christmas and New Year period people will be killed or seriously injured throughout the country and possibly in this county through alcohol related crashes on our roads.

Its not a nice way to start an article in this festive season, but it is an undeniable fact that a proportion of the motoring public will get behind the wheel and drive having consumed far too much alcohol. Its got to be one of the most selfish actions a person can take, in short saying that the welfare of other motorists and pedestrians does not matter. Is the inconvenience of leaving the car at home and taking a taxi that great when compared against the life and well being of others, I think not.

I am sure that as in previous years there will be an increase in police activity in relation to drink/driving. It's not worth taking the risk of being caught or having a crash. Don't blight your Christmas and that of others by taking the chance.
If you are going to drink leave the car at home.

Christmas is about new birth, hope for the future, family and friends. it would be a shame to remember this season of good will because of an alcohol related tragedy on the roads.

From the team at Borough Green police office we wish you all the best this festive season.

Antony Wiles PC8024