ALT In 2022 there were 102 fatalities on London's roads. 20% involved drink / drug driving!

ALT did we give you a lift last night? MET police custody review

ALT We have more breath testing devices & more officers trained to test for drugs Your chance of being caught has never been higher

ALT Since the 1st December 2023 the Metropolitan Police Service have arrested:- 117 Drink Drivers 52 Drug Drivers

ALT •… I was just a little bit over •… I needed the car the next day •… I can drive okay when I'm a little bit over •… I didn’t think it would happen to me These excuses ignore the fact that the risk of a collision increases when you drive under the influence of drink or drugs.

ALT It is an offence to drive under the influence of drugs This includes illegal drugs and prescription medication

ALT If you are caught drink or drug driving then the penalties include: • a minimum 12 month driving ban • a criminal record • an unlimited fine • up to 6 months in prison • licence endorsed for 11 years • increased insurance premiums

ALT Did we give you a lift last night? #TheMet #OpLimit2 #VisionZero @metpoliceuk @ProjectEdward @RoadPeace

ALT Who's giving you a lift tonight? a Police car, a Taxi or a Bus?

ALT Our officers are trained to carry out Field Impairment Tests at the roadside Even drivers that pass the roadside checks can be arrested if the police suspect that your driving is impaired by drugs

ALT You could be breathalysed if stopped!

ALT Don't Drink/Drug Drive So far In 2023 the Metropolitan Police Service have arrested 6,632 people on suspicion of drink/drug driving offences Our Christmas Drink / Drug Drive activity starts this week