Life is not a game, drivers are warned
The authorities are warning motorists about the dangers of drinking and driving, labelling this year’s campaign ‘Life is not a game’.
The campaign, which will include spots and notices on various media outlets, encourages drivers to not only ensure their own safety but also that of passengers, family and friends. Launched by Health Promotion and Disease Prevention director Paula Vassallo, it urges people to nominate a designated driver, who would refrain from consuming alcohol, or use a cab and taxi service if they drank during Christmas parties.
Dr Vassallo said alcohol affected driving ability and increased risks of accidents, even when consumed in small amounts.
Alcohol has been found to have an adverse effect on vision and reaction time. It can also lead to impaired judgement, increasing the chances of high-risk road use behaviour, such as speeding or not using seatbelts.
The Malta Insurance Association, which is supporting the campaign, said it was happy to note increased awareness about the huge risks involved when driving under the influence of alcohol.
An active participant of the Malta Road Safety Council, the association insisted that the “successful” enforcement of...