Hampshire County Council have launched a campaign to raise awareness of driving under the influence of drink and drugs.
Taxis can be spotted across Hampshire with the slogan “You drink, I’ll drive” to promote responsible behaviour.
The campaign is running for six weeks over Christmas, using 32 taxis across the county following the charity, Brake’s, Road Safety Week.
They are currently running in Basingstoke, Gosport, Winchester, Andover, Aldershot, Farnborough, Petersfield, and Alton.
According to Brake, nearly 16,000 people in the UK were killed or injured by drink and drug drivers in 2007.
Locals are also being encouraged to ask their pharmacist if medication will affect driving ability, in an attempt to raise awareness of drug driving.
County Councillor, Mel Kendal, the Executive Member for Environment, said: “We want everyone to get home safely. Having just one drink, or taking drugs will impair your driving skills. Driving whilst under the influence is extremely dangerous and could cause serious harm to you and other innocent road users. If you’re going to have a drink or take drugs, including medicine that carries a warning about side effects, then don’t drive!”
Driving under the influence of legal or illegal drugs carries the same penalty as drink driving. This may be a 12 month driving ban, £5,000 fine and up to six months imprisonment.
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