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Encouraging results for drug-driving campaign
Brighton & Hove's first anti drug-driving campaign is being hailed a success.
The city's drug & alcohol action and road safety teams, and Sussex Police joined forces to launch a crackdown on drug-driving over the festive season. Posters went up in 100 pubs and clubs around the city centre in the run-up to Christmas, warning people of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs. Adverts were also broadcast on local radio, and newspaper, television and radio coverage helped to raise awareness of the campaign. The message appears to have been received by motorists. During four special roadside checks carried out during December a total of 1,997 cars were stopped by police. Five arrests were made for drink driving and one stolen car was discovered - but no arrests were made for drug-driving. These checks, specifically focusing on drug-driving, were in addition to drink-driving checks carried out by police across the city. The campaign was launched because of concern that motorists, particularly young drivers under 25, were ignoring the risks of driving under the influence of drugs. In a survey, run by the drug & alcohol action team as part of the campaign, 9% of the 1,047 respondents admitted driving under the influence of drugs at some point in their lives. Inspector Jim Bartlett, from Brighton & Hove's road policing department, said: "We have had positive feedback about the campaign and I am encouraged by the results of the roadside checks."
Volvo's keys to safety Volvo has designed an integrated breathalyser attached to the driver's seatbelt, The breathalyser shows a green light if the driver is fit to drive and the car can then be started as normal. However, if the driver is over the limit a red light illuminates on the breathalyser and the car cannot be started. In another new safety development, Volvo has designed an ignition key that can be programmed to limit vehicle speed to a predetermined maximum - which may be suitable for younger or less experienced drivers who are more likely to have speed related accidents. "Using our special 'speed key', the car can easily be programmed so it cannot exceed a safe limit," says Ingrid Skogsmo head of Volvo's Safety Centre. "This would give parents an added measure of security if lending their car to a child with a new driving licence." Volvo is continuing to develop these safety concepts and is gauging public and industry reaction to them before confirming any plans to put them into production
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