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The risks and consequences of drug driving are being highlighted in Warwickshire this week.
The County Council and Police are teaming up for a campaign cracking down on it after it's been revealed 1 in 5 young drivers have got behind the wheel after taking illegal drugs.
Warwickshire County Councillor Richard Hobbs, Portfolio Holder for Community Protection, said: "It is alarming to hear of the number of young people who are taking drugs before driving. They are not only putting their own lives at risk but also those of other road users and pedestrians.
"Drivers should take on board what is being said and consider the potentially devastating affects caused by drug-driving."
Chief Inspector Chris Lewis from Warwickshire Police added: "There appears to be a lack of awareness of the penalties or dangers associated with drug driving. Drugs can result in slower reaction times, poor concentration, fatigue, confused thinking, distorted perception, and over confidence.
"Drugs impair your ability to drive safely and it is for that reason that we treat drug driving as a very serious offence. Drug driving is illegal and carries the same penalties as drink driving."
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