{"id":68866,"date":"2022-12-06T16:15:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T16:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=68866"},"modified":"2022-12-06T16:19:55","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T16:19:55","slug":"free-soft-drinks-for-designated-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2022\/12\/06\/free-soft-drinks-for-designated-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Designated drivers will be given free drinks this Christmas in bid to reduce drink driving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Drivers will be asked to show a special wristband at 13 pubs taking part in the scheme after 21 drink driving arrests in a single week<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>PUBS across Cardiff and Vale have signed up for South Wales Police\u2019s new scheme which aims to tackle drink driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So far 13 pubs have signed up for the scheme which offers free draught soft drinks to designated drivers who ask for a wristband and show it at the bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This comes after 21 people were arrested for drink driving offences in a week at the beginning of South Wales Police\u2019s festive period patrols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe all know it can sometimes be a burden being the designated driver but we are hopeful that this scheme will encourage more people to be aware of drink driving and the importance of being safe on the roads,\u201d said Claire Dewhurst, South Wales Police licensing officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest data, released by <a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/statistics-and-research\/2022-02\/motoring-offences-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statistics for Wales<\/a> in 2019, shows that 19% of drivers killed in Wales had blood alcohol levels over the legal driving limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also outlines that 9% of road accidents which led to death or serious injury were alcohol-related.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure 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signed up for the scheme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One pub which has signed up for the scheme is The Admiral Napier in Canton, which is part of the Valiant Pub Company chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs a community pub company, we like to serve the whole community and that means non-drinkers too,\u201d said Luke Carroll, 29, Valiant&#8217;s operations manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said that two of their other pubs &#8211; The Cornwall in Grangetown and The Park in Barry &#8211; have also signed up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs responsible pub operators we all know that the festive period can be a time when people have that one extra drink which takes them over the legal limit,\u201d said Mr Carroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe want to be at the forefront of taking that decision out of their hands and offering a great range of non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks free of charge so we can do our bit to keep Canton safe from drink driving.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image 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https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/des-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/des.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Admiral in Canton had recently started a similar scheme before getting on board the South Wales Police initiative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The pub had recently put in place its own similar scheme where drivers could claim a free non-alcoholic beverage with the first round of drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After hearing about the initiative Mr Carroll got in touch with South Wales Police asking to get on board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also participating are popular city centre venues Revolution, Brewhouse, Retro Lounge, Metros, Brew Monster Tap House and The Philharmonic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-datawrapper wp-block-embed-datawrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"City centre pubs involved in the scheme\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/fKzmR\/8\/#?secret=4SntPEt6Bw\" data-secret=\"4SntPEt6Bw\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"626\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"City centre pubs involved in the scheme\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/fKzmR\/8\/#?secret=4SntPEt6Bw\" data-secret=\"4SntPEt6Bw\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"626\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pubs across Cardiff and Vale have signed up for South Wales Police&#8217;s new initiative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, owner of On The Rocks bar in Sully says they have always offered free soft drinks as alternatives for designated drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe always want to be responsible as a retailer and want our guests to be safe at all times,\u201d said owner Steve Fifield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOffering this is our way of giving a little something back so the designated driver can still enjoy a great night out,\u201d said the 44-year-old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/20191115_184708-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/20191115_184708-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/20191115_184708-1-300x169.jpg 300w, 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The Rocks in Sully have been offering a similar policy for a few years<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative has received an overwhelmingly positive response on social media with many hopeful that it will help reduce figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think it\u2019s a great idea as soft drinks can be expensive so it\u2019s a good way to avoid driving under the influence, I just hope that more pubs will get involved,\u201d said Bethany Pierce from Cathays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several pubs outside the city centre are also taking part including The Vale of Glamorganshire Golf Club, The Village Inn, Hollybush Pub and The Dock Bar and Kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis scheme is a really good idea, particularly during a cost of living crisis. Thanks to South Wales Police and the bars taking part in it, for doing this. I\u2019m sure it will be a success,\u201d Jo Stevens, MP for Cardiff Central told The Cardiffian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative is open to pubs across the Cardiff area and those looking to get involved should contact their local licensing team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drivers will be asked to show a special wristband at 13 pubs taking part in the scheme after 21 drink driving arrests in a single week<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":907,"featured_media":68959,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[92,3],"tags":[2320,8168,8161,1291,557,8165,8166,8167,8170,125,8162,8169,107,8171,8160],"coauthors":[8094],"class_list":["post-68866","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-city","category-news","tag-bars","tag-brew-monster","tag-brewhouse","tag-cardiff-2","tag-cardiff-city-centre","tag-des-scheme","tag-designated-driver-scheme","tag-free-soft-drinks","tag-metros","tag-pubs","tag-retros","tag-revolution-cardiff","tag-south-wales-police","tag-the-admiral-napier","tag-the-philharmonic"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - 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