Today in Parliament James Heappey joined fellow MPs in backing Coca-Cola's Designated Driver scheme that aims to give free soft drinks to people in pubs who are designated drivers over the Christmas period.
You can find out which pubs in this constituency are taking part in the campaign by using the postcode pub finder here: www.holidaysarecoming.com/designateddriver. This will be updated throughout December.
Jon Woods, General Manager, Coca-Cola Great Britain, said: “For the eighth year in a row, designated drivers at pubs across the country will be rewarded with free drinks so that they can celebrate the festive period and help to get their friends and family home safely. This is our way of thanking the unsung heroes of the festive party season, whilst helping make sure the roads are a bit safer for everyone.”
Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association said: “It’s great to see so many pubgoers embracing the idea of having a designated driver – support from companies like Coca-Cola for the campaign really is making a difference. Being a designated driver doesn’t stop you having a great night out at Christmas. But it does mean that everyone can have a safe journey home.”
Andrew Jones MP, Roads Minister, said: “Drivers know that drink driving is wrong. It can destroy families and ruin lives. Yet some people at Christmas will still take the risk and get behind the wheel when they shouldn’t.
“Over the past thirty years drink drive deaths have fallen significantly but every death or serious injury is one too many. The best way for drivers to keep themselves and other road users safe is simple: don’t drink and drive.”