Here's why driving under the influence is a bad idea

Drug/drink driving causes countless amounts of innocent people — including children — to lose their lives every year, and this is why people should not, under any circumstances, drink or drug drive.

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If someone drives with drugs or alcohol in their blood system, they are putting other road users at risk of a serious, or even fatal, collision.

Drug/drink drivers can face many criminal sanctions — including a six-month prison sentence, an unlimited fine, and a criminal record — if they're caught by the police. If those driving under the influence of drink or drugs end up killing someone, they may face a 14-year prison sentence.

Stay safe on the roads, everyone.