The departments of Health, Public Safety and Social Policy, presented the campaign, "This Christmas ... If you drink and drink and go back to drinking like fish in the river, not drive!" In order to strengthen the campaign included within the Drug Addiction Prevention Programme, during this holiday season.
Within the prevention plan for responsible drinking during the holidays, and attached to the time, driven by the Traffic Department campaign, the city of Jumilla adds to the dissemination of these measures in order to alert and prevention, while raising awareness and raise awareness about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol.
As stated Almudena Martínez, Councillor for Health, "this campaign is to provide citizens, especially the younger ones, arguments that alcohol and driving are absolutely incompatible, and that the results of drinking both fatalities, injuries and property damage are real consequences that occur every day and there to avoid. "
Marina García, Councillor for Public Safety has warned citizens of the serious legal consequences associated with driving after drinking alcohol.
"It is an offense against traffic safety, and penalties and are contained in the Criminal Code. Driving with two glasses of more is considered a very serious offense, in addition to the fine of an economic nature, may lead to suspension of driving license. Moreover, in case of accident insurance companies may affect compensation in the driver, owner or secured. "
The campaign is aimed mostly young and middle-aged, so that the information signs of awareness, will be distributed by local drinks and nightlife establishments Township public.
For his part, Juan Calabuig responsible for Social Policy, recalled the list of tips that the Department launched to promote responsible drinking:
Know your limits.
Look at the signs of your body and do not abuse it.
Taking known drinks.
The reaction to an unknown beverage can be drunk to ruin the night.
Stay hydrated / a.
Alcohol dehydrates.
One measure of water by alcohol.
Mixtures can raise the level of blood alcohol concentration very quickly.
Drink slowly.
Note that to get a drink do not feel its effects until a few minutes later.
Do not drink alcohol on an empty stomach.
Come pecking miters or babies.
If you intend to use the drive system of the driver / Alternative / y.
Learn to say NO to friends / as.
But nevertheless you feel dizzy / a, stop drinking alcohol and replace it with juice, water, soda ...
The list of indications ends with the recommendation to call 112 if deemed necessary.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla