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Stay Safe with Glen Fuels

October’s stay safe message is by Glen Fuels delivery driver Colin Sunderland. As a professional driver, it is imperative Colin understands the new drink driving rules which he simplifies in this blog for the benefit of all motorists.

Drink Driving Statistics in Ireland

Almost 9,000 people are arrested in Ireland each year on drink driving charges. That’s 173 per week or 24 people per day or 1 person per hour.

38% of road deaths involve alcohol.

Drink Driving Rules in Ireland

Colin says, "New drink driving rules have left people confused about when it's safe to drive after a few pints the night before.

“It takes the body 60 minutes to eliminate one standard drink which is 1/2 pint, small glass of wine, pub measure of spirit.

“By my own calculation, if you:
— Drink 10 pints, you can’t drive for 20 hours after the last drink.
— Have one bottle of wine, don’t get behind the wheel for eight hours following the last glass.
— Go on a real bender of 12 pints and six vodkas you will need 30 hours to recover after you’ve downed your last drink.

“DONT BE A STATISTIC. KEEP YOUR LICENSE. KEEP YOUR LIFE. NEVER EVER DRINK AND DRIVE.”

To learn more about Colin’s expertise and to include your home, business or farm on Colin’s delivery route from our Gorey depot, click here for Colin’s professional biography.

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