TRAFFIC constable Jack Russell takes a breath sample from Barlby High School pupil Jonathon Gill, aged 11, to mark the launch of the Christmas drink-drive campaign in North Yorkshire.

The horrific consequences of drink driving were spelt out to pupils at the School yesterday by police officers, road safety experts and teachers.

The event marked the launch of the Government's hard-hitting Christmas campaign, now in its 25th year.

Officers spoke to pupils about early drink-drive campaigns and how social attitudes have changed over the years.

Pupils also watched road safety videos from all over the world and were given a brief chance to drive a driving school car.

Updated: 11:10 Wednesday, December 05, 2001