Anti-Drink Drive Campaign 2016
/ 29 December 2016 / No CommentsAacquire Valet Services was invited to the launching of SgCarMart Anti-Drink Drive Campaign 2016 on 1 Dec 2016 at Zouk Singapore.
The annual campaign was organized by Traffic Police, together with the Singapore Road Safety Council, to remind and discourage those who consume alcoholic drinks from driving or riding. Mr Desmond Lee, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of National Development, graced the event as the Guest-of-Honour.
With the festive season fast approaching, the launch served as a timely reminder to all motorists that drink-driving is an irresponsible act that puts their lives and the lives of other road users at risk. The campaign will also emphasise the importance of family and friends in helping to prevent the act of drink-driving.
Drink-driving has serious consequences as it increases the likelihood of accidents, which can lead to injuries and loss of lives of drivers and their passengers, as well as of innocent victims.
In the speech by Mr Desmond Lee, he acknowledges that lives have been lost or ruined, because of the irresponsible actions of drink-drivers. Besides reviewing stiffer penalties to serve as a strong deterrent against drink-driving is part, he highlighted that there are other options to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe on the roads such as the use valet services or car jockeys.