Islanders are urged to report drink-drivers

Friday 30th November 2007, 12:00AM GMT.

ISLANDERS were today urged to report anyone who gets behind the wheel when over the limit at the launch of this year’s Christmas crackdown on drink driving.

From today and throughout December, States and honorary police officers will be mounting road checks across the Island.

In addition, 5,000 beer mats with the Crimestoppers number on have been distributed to pubs.

Crimestoppers chairman Steven Hunt said: ‘By having the number close by, it is hoped that if members of the public do see someone who they suspect may be a drink driver, they will be encouraged to give the information to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 anonymously.’

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