Festive fun can equal families devastated!

As the terrible winter weather conditions continued today in Scotland, and so many people were caught in the rush hour standstill it is worth asking “how many of those were still under the influence of drugs or alcohol?.” We are told that despite the continued campaigns and spreading knowledge to many, many people there are still a “staggering” number of Scots still willing to get behind the wheel under the influence!

Today see’s the start of the annual crackdown on dangerous drivers over the festive period. All eight of Scotland’s Police Forces are taking part in the national campaign, which runs from December 6 2010 to January 3 2011 and will see increased road patrols. Over last year’s campaign 8,504 motorists were caught and 357 of those were repeat offenders!

So for those of you who may be tempted to get behind the wheel after a drink on a night out or the morning after that heavy night out, read the story of Arron and Ben and remind yourself of the devastating consequences. Ask yourself is it worth it!?

Arron Peak, 10, and his younger brother Ben, eight, were killed in a horrific smash on the M6 in the early hours of 7 June 2008. Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Luke McCormick, who caused the crash which killed Arron and Ben, was on his way to Coventry to see his girlfriend after attending a team-mate’s wedding. He was found to be twice the drink-drive limit and Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard that he was driving dangerously at about 90mph, on very little sleep. McCormick admitted causing death by dangerous driving and driving with excess alcohol. He was jailed for seven years and four months on 6 October 2008, but will be eligible for parole in three-and-a-half years.

By branding their van’s with Arron and Ben’s story, KDS Distribution are successfully raising awareness about the devastating effect that drink driving can have on a family.

Posted by Kate Sutherland on 06 December 2010 in : KDS Training, KDS Youth Training, Kidd's Distribution Services - KDS Distribution, Road Safety

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