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Last Updated: Wednesday, 1 December, 2004, 06:43 GMT
New drink-drive campaign launched
Guernsey billboard
Breath tests were introduced in Guernsey in March
Guernsey motorists are being targeted by a new hard-hitting campaign.

A joint initiative between the island's police and drug strategy group is aiming to cut the number of drink drivers this Christmas.

The focal point is a large billboard at the Weighbridge roundabout in St Peter Port which shows a crashed car with a powerful slogan.

Posters and beer mats with the anti-drink drive message will also be appearing in pubs around the island.

The use of roadside breathalyser tests were introduced for the first time in Guernsey in March this year.

Police were also given the power to arrest motorists who refuse to be tested with the new equipment.


SEE ALSO:
Traffic week is driving at safety
08 Nov 04 |  Guernsey
Roadside breath tests from police
29 Mar 04 |  Guernsey
Call to slash drink-drive limit
22 Mar 04 |  Guernsey


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