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Welcome. Double Tree Hotel by Hilton Hotel, Bristol UK TUESDAY 19th May
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Seminar. "Drink & Drug Driving, together we can make a difference"
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Drug Driving “Your eyes will give you away” Law Changes. Hidden amongst figures. Causation. Prescribed verses illegal. Difference across Europe.
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“Drug-driving law snares two people a day in first nine days after new roadside testing kits come into force Police make 19 arrests for drug-driving offences in first nine days Sussex police( UK) arrested eight drivers for cannabis use in crackdown Motorists convicted will get a minimum one year driving ban under new law Face up to £5,000 fine and a year in prison if prosecuted ” Headline UK National Newspaper March 2015. New laws.
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2013 – 26,025 killed on Europe’s Roads. ¼ linked to Drink Driving. Alcohol most prevalent Drugs on the increase. Public awareness increasing Media attention Change in laws in many European Countries. Some Facts.
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Several Research Documents support between 3% - 20% drivers admit to driving having taken illegal drugs. Ageing population across Europe = Increase in prescribed drugs. Norway, France, UK have introduced limits. Sweden have a zero limit. 7% + increase in women drink drive stats. Company car drivers more likely to drink and drive. Gender and Alcohol – surprising facts.
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Drink Driving. Identifying the hidden signs. Who is most likely to drink and drive? Age v Gender v location. Education. Tolerance. Partnerships.
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Communicating the Message.
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