Mind how you go..
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Traffic police in Norfolk launched their summer clampdown on drink drivers yesterday – and warned they will also be focusing on young people who take drugs before getting behind the wheel.
In coming weeks, officers will be carrying out increased enforcement action across the county as the longer days and warmer temperature tempts more people to drive under the influence of alcohol.
The focus of the campaign will be a series of adverts on radio stations aimed at young people after road policing specialists noticed more youths ignoring the laws.
PC Michael Edney, casualty reduction officer, said traditionally older people had been most likely to be caught drink-driving but recent indications show young people are becoming complacent.
He said: “It used to be the case that the typical drink-driver was the middle-aged man coming home from the pub and young people tended to be more responsible. But we have seen a change in that profile.
“A lot of it is linked to binge drinking and, while in the past they would never have dreamt of driving, it is becoming more common with a new generation of drivers coming through.
“Also there are some people who would not drink and drive but who would take drugs. The message is that being under the influence of any substance while driving is dangerous and will be taken seriously.”
