What is the drink-driving campaign?

What is the drink-driving campaign?

Alcohol education charity Drinkaware is launching a new campaign against drink-driving, called Home and dry. The campaign will support pubs, clubs and bars to encourage customers in their venues to stay alcohol-free when driving.

Are drink-driving campaigns effective?

The study found creating the perception that motorists will be breath tested solely through publicity campaigns had minimal deterrent impact. It was concluded drink driving publicity would be more effective if followed up with police action to give drivers personal experience with breath testing (Owens & Boorman 2011).

What is the penalty for drink-driving in Singapore?

What are the Maximum Penalties for Drink-Driving in Singapore? If you are convicted of drink-driving, you are liable to a fine of between $2,000 and $10,000 and/or up to 1 year’s jail for a first-time offence. Repeat offenders face fines of between $5,000 and $20,000 and up to 2 years’ jail.

When was the first drink-driving campaign?

1976
The first modern anti-drink drive ads appeared in 1976. One shows a crowd of people leaving a pub to the strains of Roll out the Barrel.

Do you get points for drink driving?

Will I get penalty points for drink driving? The short answer is no. Drink driving carries a mandatory minimum 12 month driving disqualification. If you plead guilty to drink driving, or if you’re convicted by the court, you will be banned.

How can drink driving be prevented?

Here are some solutions to avoid drunk driving:

1. Always choose a non-drinking designated driver — every time you go out.
2. If you go out alone, do not drink alcohol.
3. Never feel pressured to drink alcohol.
4. If you’ve been drinking, call a taxi or car-sharing service for a ride like Uber or Lyft.

What are strategies to stop drink driving?

The simplest way to avoid drunk-driving incidents is to stay away from alcoholic beverages. Grab a soda, seltzer, or coffee instead, or simply say, “no, thank you.” Never condone underage drinking, and never serve alcohol to minors. Set a curfew for your child, and always wait up for your teen to come home.

What’s the minimum sentence for drink driving?

A conviction will result in a mandatory disqualification of at least 12 months and is often in the region of 18 months or longer. If you have a previous conviction in the last ten years for a drink or drug driving offence, the minimum disqualification will be three years.

Can u go to jail for drink driving?

On this page If you are found guilty of drink-driving you can be fined, banned from driving or even imprisoned.

What is minimum ban for drink driving?

12 months
Yes. Drink driving is a criminal offence that carries an obligatory driving disqualification of a minimum period of 12 months as laid out by the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 section 34(1).

Who launched the anti-drink drive campaign 2019?

The Traffic Police (TP) and the Singapore Road Safety Council (SRSC) launched the Anti-Drink Drive Campaign 2019 on Wednesday, 27 November 2019 at Fountain Square, Clarke Quay. Ms Sun Xueling, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of National Development, was the Guest of Honour.

What is TP’s ‘drink or drive’ campaign?

The campaign is part of TP’s outreach efforts during the festive season to remind motorists that drink-driving is irresponsible and put themselves and other road users in danger. This year’s campaign tagline, “Drink or Drive, You Decide”, aims to remind motorists not to drive if they intend to drink.

What is traffic police doing to promote ride safety in Singapore?

Traffic Police also launched eight characters, known as “The Responsibles”, to reinforce the need for a shared and collective sense of responsibility for our actions on the roads in Singapore. On 28 September 2019, Traffic Police and Singapore Road Safety Council held the Singapore Ride Safe at ComfortDelgro Driving Centre.

Who is the guest of Honour at the anti-drink driving summit?

Ms Sun Xueling, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of National Development, will grace the event as the guest of honour. The campaign tagline and anti-drink driving visuals will be unveiled during the event.