Watch Northern Regional College students hard hitting message about drug driving

We're all well versed in the dangers of drinking alcohol and driving but a group of students are on a mission to also highlight just how dangerous it is to drive whilst under the influence of drugs.

Teaming up with PSNI, students from Northern Regional College have starred in a new hard-hitting video which shows the impact of driving with drugs in your system.

As part of PSNI's new #SoberingMoment campaign students Rachel, Sophie, Holly, Zarah and Tom from Northern Regional College came together to create the short film warning that drug driving is just as dangerous as drink driving.

#SoberingMoment is an initiative that harnesses the skills of young people in Northern Ireland’s Regional Colleges to promote safety and responsible decision making among their peers, as part of their academic course.

PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hamilton said: “It was inspiring to attend this event and see the creativity and skill of young people in our country.

“As a police service, we are delighted to have the opportunity to develop relationships with the colleges and their talented students and contribute to their future career and educational aspirations.”

Mr Ryan Feeney, Head of Corporate Communications, PSNI, said: “The graphics, animation and film produced by the students are fantastic and we are proud to have the opportunity to use them across our social media and to use them to highlight the consequences that criminal or antisocial behaviour can have for young people.

“This has been a great opportunity for PSNI to connect with young people, encourage them to think of the potentially life-changing consequences that their actions or decisions, taken at a moment in time can have, and understand the issues that are important to them."

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