Is the extra drink really worth the risk?

Not everyone makes the decision to drink drive. But those who do are at risk of more than just a fine.

Being drunk at the wheel could result in you losing your licence and your freedom. Take a second to think how that could affect your job, your caring responsibilities and your family and friends.

That’s without considering the people who lose their lives and the families who are torn apart by collisions involving alcohol. August is National Road Victim month, a time when we think about those who have lost their lives on the road, and how our actions can prevent this happening.

We all know that having a drink makes it hard to think straight, react and coordinate our hands and feet. We're sure you've experienced the drunken struggle of lining your house key up to the keyhole in the door, so ask yourself how could you possibly drive?

Even if you've just had a few, the impact on our body is clear. This is why our message is simple: if you’re planning on having a drink, leave your car at home.