AS THE festive season gets into gear it is time for the Don't Drink and Drive message to be heard.

Police are launching their campaign next week by breathalysing drivers, although it is not the thought of being caught and losing a driving licence that should deter drivers from staying sober, but the fact that you could take a life by having your reactions impaired or cause damage and serious injury.

Last year there was a slight drop in the number of people failing breath tests three failed out of 89 in the Swindon area.

This Christmas let us see no one testing positive by the roadside and keep the roads safe for everyone.