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| Drug-drivers targeted in campaign | Drug-drivers targeted in campaign |
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| Drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be targeted during a summer crackdown in England and Wales. | Drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be targeted during a summer crackdown in England and Wales. |
| Police say drug-driving is a "growing problem" and can be as dangerous as driving after too much alcohol. | Police say drug-driving is a "growing problem" and can be as dangerous as driving after too much alcohol. |
| People suspected of being "unfit to drive" through the use of illegal or prescription drugs or alcohol will be asked by police to take roadside tests. | People suspected of being "unfit to drive" through the use of illegal or prescription drugs or alcohol will be asked by police to take roadside tests. |
| The field impairment test includes eye pupils' examination, standing on one leg and walking in a straight line. | The field impairment test includes eye pupils' examination, standing on one leg and walking in a straight line. |
| Drivers who refuse to take the test can be arrested. | Drivers who refuse to take the test can be arrested. |
| Chief Constable Steve Green, of Nottinghamshire Police, said people needed to be responsible in their attitude to driving. | Chief Constable Steve Green, of Nottinghamshire Police, said people needed to be responsible in their attitude to driving. |
| "The police service is not willing to tolerate this type of offending and it is our intention to crack down heavily during this campaign," he said. | "The police service is not willing to tolerate this type of offending and it is our intention to crack down heavily during this campaign," he said. |
| The chances of being involved in a collision are significantly increased Chf Supt Snelling How EU tackles drink driving Send us your comments | The chances of being involved in a collision are significantly increased Chf Supt Snelling How EU tackles drink driving Send us your comments |
| He said the field impairment test included four psycho-physical tests which indicated whether a person's driving ability was impaired. | |
| "If it is deemed to be the case and they are found guilty of such an offence, then the courts can impose the same penalties as for drink-driving," he added. | "If it is deemed to be the case and they are found guilty of such an offence, then the courts can impose the same penalties as for drink-driving," he added. |
| Chief Superintendent David Snelling, of London's Metropolitan Police, said drink and drug driving impaired the ability to judge speed and distances, reduced concentration and slowed reactions. | Chief Superintendent David Snelling, of London's Metropolitan Police, said drink and drug driving impaired the ability to judge speed and distances, reduced concentration and slowed reactions. |
| "The chances of being involved in a collision are significantly increased - which may result in serious injury or death," he said. | "The chances of being involved in a collision are significantly increased - which may result in serious injury or death," he said. |
| "As well as these dangers, you may lose your job as a result or end up in prison. | "As well as these dangers, you may lose your job as a result or end up in prison. |
| "The safest option is not to drink at all if you plan to drive." | "The safest option is not to drink at all if you plan to drive." |
| Steve Green, of the Association of Chief Police Officers, says legally available prescription drugs should be included in the ban. | |
| "We've got to err on the safe side. If a drug can have that result [of impairing driving ability] then I think we've got to say to people I'm sorry, if you need this drug, then you shouldn't drive." | |
| The month-long campaign runs until 2 September. | The month-long campaign runs until 2 September. |