A HEARSE, police car, ambulance and taxi were lined up outside Blackburn Town Hall this week

The vehicles were part of a Lancashire-wide drink and drug campaign, held in conjunction with Lancashire Road Safety Partnership. The campaign focuses on the theme ‘Which direction will you take?’ And asks: ‘How will you get home tonight?’

The crackdown aims to educate drivers about the dangers of drinking and taking drugs before driving, asking them to think about how they will get home after a night out.

Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Cllr Mohammed Khan, said: “This campaign has a serious message as we too often see the devastation caused by dangerous and reckless driving that’s associated with drinking and taking drugs .

“The impact that it has on families and the wider community is devastating.”

“We want to help ensure people stay safe and are able to enjoy the festivities. I would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year.”