World Cup 2014 drinking: Police issue warning with shocking drink-driving footage

Police have issued a special pre-World Cup plea against drink-driving - by revealing shocking footage of idiots who got behind the wheel over the limit.

Swerving across lanes and crashing into crash barriers, the clips were issued by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) for it's 'None for the Road' campaign against driving under the influence of drink or drugs.

In one shot, a blue Peugeot is caught trying to escape a police chase on a quiet residential street.

The car stops and the driver tries to reverse into the police car several times.

Another clip shows the driver of a black hatchback weaving through lanes on a stretch of the M62 and colliding with the crash barrier. Later footage shows the wreckage of the vehicle.

Inspector Matt Bailey-Smith said: 'We tend to see an increase in the amount of people drink driving during the summer months, be it because they’ve nipped to a beer garden after work or got caught up in the moment and drunk one too many at a barbecue.

'This year’s World Cup heightens the risk of drink driving and while we’re not looking to spoil anybody’s fun, we’d urge supporters to plan ahead and arrange transport prior to kick off so they don’t turn an evening of celebration into a lifetime of regret.

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'Our officers have seen first-hand the devastation caused by drink and drug driving and we make absolutely no apology for relentlessly targeting this type of behaviour as it could save lives.

'If you don’t trust yourself not to drink then our simple advice is to leave the car at home. The only safe amount to drink if driving is none at all so do yourself and other road users a favour and leave the car keys alone.

'Be aware also that you might still be over the limit the following morning, particularly after some of the later kick offs. Our officers will be out around the clock targeting drink drivers so make sure you are safe to drive before getting behind the wheel.”

Deputy PCC Jim Battle said: 'This summer, particularly with the World Cup, is a time of celebration and enjoyment for people. However, we have a responsibility to ourselves and others to behave responsibly.

'All right people know that drinking and driving is completely unacceptable, and has devastating consequences.

'It’s important that everyone gets the message loud and clear – police will not tolerate drink driving, regardless of the circumstances and regardless of the time of year.

'Late kick offs this year pose a particular problem. If you have been drinking late, please leave your car at home when going to work the next day – it’s simply not worth taking the risk.'

Karen Delaney, Communications Officer from Drivesafe said: 'It’s so easy to get carried away when watching the football. Everyone is so excited about England’s potential fortunes, it is easy to get carried away and go over the limit without realising it.'