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Drink and drug driving

It is illegal to drive or be in control of a vehicle when the level of alcohol in your body is above the legal limit.

It is illegal to drive if you are unfit to do so because of drink or drugs (including illegal and legal prescription drugs).

It is illegal to drive if you have specified levels of illegal drugs in your body - even if they don't affect your driving. Attempting to drive is also illegal if these conditions apply.

It is illegal to be in charge of a motor vehicle while drunk.

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Victim/Witness

I know someone who drinks and drives

You want to report someone who drives after drinking alcohol

I know someone who takes drugs and drives

You want to report someone who drives after taking drugs

I want to report someone who is drink driving now or is about to

You want to report someone who is drink driving, or you have crashed with someone you believe has been drinking

I want to report someone who is drug driving now or is about to

You want to report someone who is drug driving, or you have crashed with someone you believe has been taking drugs

There are witnesses

Someone saw the incident happen

I don't think there are any witnesses

You don't know if anyone saw what happened

Your situation

This has happened more than once

This isn't the first time this has happened

I do not speak English very well

English is not your first language and you may have difficulties discussing your concerns

The person who did this

I know who did this

You have details of, or know who carried out the sexual abuse

I don’t know who committed the crime but I do have a description

You have a description of what the offender looks like or the car they are driving

I don't have a name or description of the driver, but I do have other details

You do not have a description or name of the person, but do have details such as their address, their place of work, their number plate, online details etc.

Someone I know has details about who did this

Someone believes they have information about the person or people who have done this

I don't know who did this

You do not have any details of who is involved in this

Evidence

There is video footage or photos

There may be CCTV, video or images of the incident or offender

There are verbal or written comments

Someone involved said something, or wrote something online or sent emails or messages

I don’t know if there is any evidence

You are unsure if there is evidence that can help with the investigation

Concerns

This is affecting my mental or physical health

You would like support following this incident

I want to remain anonymous

You do not want to provide your details

I do not want to go to court

You do not feel comfortable taking part in a trial or hearing

I'm worried they may do this again

You are worried that the person may drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs again

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