Transcript RUTH PURDIE Bristol Drugs Seminarx

Welcome.
Double Tree Hotel by Hilton Hotel, Bristol UK
TUESDAY 19th May
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Seminar.
"Drink & Drug Driving,
together we can make a
difference"
Drug Driving
“Your eyes will give you away”
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Law Changes.
Hidden amongst figures.
Causation.
Prescribed verses illegal.
Difference across Europe.
New laws.
“Drug-driving law snares two people a day in first nine days after new roadside
testing kits come into force
Police make 19 arrests for drug-driving offences in first nine days
Sussex police( UK) arrested eight drivers for cannabis use in crackdown
Motorists convicted will get a minimum one year driving ban under new law
Face up to £5,000 fine and a year in prison if prosecuted ”
Headline UK National Newspaper March 2015.
Some Facts.
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2013 – 26,025 killed on Europe’s Roads.
¼ linked to Drink Driving.
Alcohol most prevalent
Drugs on the increase.
Public awareness increasing
Media attention
Change in laws in many European Countries.
• Several Research Documents support between 3% - 20%
drivers admit to driving having taken illegal drugs.
• Ageing population across Europe = Increase in prescribed
drugs.
• Norway, France, UK have introduced limits.
• Sweden have a zero limit.
• 7% + increase in women drink drive stats.
• Company car drivers more likely to drink and drive.
• Gender and Alcohol – surprising facts.
Drink Driving.
Identifying the hidden signs.
Who is most likely to drink and drive?
Age v Gender v location.
Education.
Tolerance.
Partnerships.
Communicating the Message.
Twitter.
TISPOLORG.