December 2008

Article date: 22.12.08

* Police Start Christmas Purge on Drink/Drug Driving

The BBC reported this week that the festive purge by police in relation to drink/drug drivers has begun.

Deputy Chief Constable Adam Briggs, of the Association of Chief Police Officers (Acpo), said: "This year will see more roadside stop and check operations than ever before, at all times of day and night and on all types of road.”

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Mark Proctor, Partner and head of department, said:
 
“People often don’t appreciate when they may be over the limit.  A positive breath specimen or drug test will result in at least a 12 month disqualification from driving which of course can have far reaching effects such as loss of employment. It is possible to ask a Court to consider a lesser period of disqualification and courses are run which also offer a reduction in the ban. A further penalty will also be imposed by the Court, which can range from a fine through to imprisonment. Legal representation can assist in presenting your case in the best possible light and guide you through the Court process.”
 
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