WHAT SIZE IS YOUR GLASS ?
Just one glass and you could be over the drink drive limit - that is the joint message from an MP and a UK alcohol awareness organisation.
Telford MP David Wright linked up with the TTC Group to warn people that they may be drinking much more than they realise as alcoholic drinks are now stronger than ever before and served in much larger measures.
“A single glass of wine served in a 250ml measure will put a woman over the drink drive limit. I don’t believe that many people realise this,” said Mr Wright, who advocates a “zero” alcohol limit when driving.
“TTC has made me very aware of the dangers. Their education courses are having a dramatic impact on people nationwide and they also do a great job in Shropshire.
Graham Wynn, TTC Group Director, said that wine was now regularly sold in 250ml measures in pubs and clubs across the UK.
“It equals three units of alcohol which will put a woman over the drink drive limit. Men can generally drink more because of their build but two glasses will put them well over the limit as well,” said Mr Wynn, whose award winning company educates the business world as well as being the UK’s largest provider of rehabilitation courses for convicted drink drivers.
Many people were now being caught drink driving after being stopped “the morning after” totally unaware that they were over the limit.
“Extra strong beers and stronger wines and spirits sold in larger measures are getting people into serious trouble. Drink driving is a criminal offence which results in a fine and probably an 18 month driving ban which can have serious financial and job consequences.
“On top of that is the danger that you will harm or even kill someone while under the influence. We advocate never to drink and drive. The safe limit when driving is zero,” added Mr Wynn.
The TTC Group (Telford Training Consultants), of Central Park, Telford, Shropshire, run 30 per cent of the UK’s education courses for convicted drink drivers which have been acclaimed for reducing re-offending rates. They also run corporate driving and speed awareness courses as part of their aim to reduce the death and injury toll on UK roads.
For more information about corporate driving courses contact the TTC Group on (01952) 292246 or visit www.ttc-uk.com
CAPTION: What size is your glass? Always check when ordering wine and spirits which are now regularly served in much larger measures. Just one 250ml glass of wine will put a woman over the drink drive limit, warn MP David Wright and TTC’s Graham Wynn.
ALCOHOL CONTENT TABLE:
12% WINE
* 250ml glass – 3 units
* 175ml glass – 2 units
* 125ml glass 1½ units
BEER/LAGER
* ½pt of extra strength beer at 10% - 3 units
* ½pt of extra strength beer at 7% - 2 units
* ½pt of beer at 3 to 3½ % - 1 unit
PORT/SHERRY
Was served in 50ml measures but now widely served in 75ml measures - 1½ units
WHISKY/RUM
Was served in 25ml measures but now served in 35ml measures – 1.4 units
For more information contact the TTC Group at Grosvenor House, Central Park, Telford, Shropshire TF2 9TW - 01952 292246 –
www.ttc-uk.com or call publicity co-ordinator Elaine Adams on 01952 505026 mobile 07970 019184
