A POPULAR scheme allowing designated drivers to receive free draught soft drinks has been relaunched in South Wales.
The initiative, which will run over the Christmas period and until the start of January, has already seen more than 80 premises sign up.
A designated driver is someone who abstains from drinking alcohol to act as the responsible driver.
The aim of the scheme is to promote responsible drinking with road safety in mind.
Customers who make themselves known to bar staff as the designated driver – or as ‘DES’ – are then given a wristband, enabling them to receive free draught soft drinks or squash.
We know it can sometimes be a burden being the designated driver, but we hope this scheme will encourage more people to be aware of the very serious consequences of drink driving and the importance of being safe on the roads.
There is no way to know how much you can drink and stay under the limit since it can depend on your weight, age, metabolism, the amount of food you’ve eaten, and other factors.
It’s impossible to get alcohol out of your system quickly, it always takes time. A shower, a cup of coffee or other ways of ‘sobering up’ may make you feel better but won’t remove the alcohol from your system.
If you’ve been out drinking, you may still be affected by alcohol the next day and could lose your licence if you drive and are still over the legal limit.
The biggest risk you take when driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is the risk of causing a collision.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is extremely dangerous and can affect your driving in numerous ways.
Alcohol and drugs can also create a false confidence that can lead to an increase in risk-taking behaviour, which puts your life and the lives of others in danger.
If you are a licensed premises and are interested in joining the scheme, then please contact your local licensing team.
The full list of licensed premises signed up to the scheme can be found below:
Vale of Glamorgan:
The Bear’s Head, Windsor Road, Penarth, CF64 1JD
Hickmans, Windsor Road, Penarth, CF64 1JJ
Sully Inn, Cog Road, Sully, CF64 5TD
Cwmtalwg, Seven Ave, Barry, CF62 7FG
The Park, Park Crescent, Barry, CF62 6HE
The White Hart, Wine Street, Llantwit Major, CF61 1RZ
Tudor Tavern, Church Street, Llantwit Major, CF61 1SB
Cardiff
Metros Nightclub, Bakers Row, city centre, CF10 1AL
The Philharmonic, St Mary Street, city centre, CF10 1FA
Retro Lounge, Mill Lane, city centre, CF10 1FL
Brewhouse, The Old Brewery Quarter, city centre, CF10 3AD
The Bluebell, High Street, city centre, CF10 1PU
The Daffodil, Windsor Place, city centre, CF10 3BZ
Cardiff Cottage, St Mary Street, city centre, CF10 1AA
Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Mill Lane, city centre, CF10 1EZ
Clayton Hotel, St Mary Street, city centre, CF10 1GD
Holiday Inn, Castle Street, city centre, CF10 1XD
Park Inn Hotel, Mary Ann Road, city centre, CF10 2JH
Esquires Coffee, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BZ
The Dock, Stuart Street, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BZ
Brewhouse & Kitchen, Sophia Close, off Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, CF11 9HW
The Admiral, Cowbridge Road East, Canton, CF11 9AL
The Cornwall, Cornwall Street, Grangetown, CF11 6SR
The Discovery Inn, Celyn Avenue, Cyncoed, CF23 6FH
The Royal Exchange, Ty Mawr Road, Llandaff North, CF14 2FQ
Radyr Tap, Station Road, Radyr, CF15 8AA
Rhiwbina Tap, Heol-y-deri, Rhiwbina, CF14 6HA
Misfits, Miskin Road, Cathays, CF24 4AP
The Royal George, Mackintosh Place, Plasnewydd, CF24 4RJ
The New Inn, Caerphilly Road, Birchgrove, CF14 4AE
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