Think Twice - Get Home Safe

North Down Community Safety Partnership, in conjunction with North Down Borough Council, the PSNI and Bangor & Holywood Town Centre Management, are launching a Get Home Safe Campaign throughout North Down.  The campaign, aimed at reducing the number of instances of alcohol-related assaults in the Borough, will encourage people to plan ahead for their journey home.  

The Get Home Safe campaign will argue that people should act responsibly and the end of night out on the town.  People should consider the bigger picture before doing something they may regret.  Anyone caught fighting or participating in anti-social behaviour in North Down may soon face a fine, be arrested, spend a night in a police cell, appear in court and face the prospect of having a criminal record.  On top of that they could end up being banned from every Pub and Club in North Down for up to two years.

North Down Community Safety Officer, Martin Magee said, “This project aims to encourage people to have a good time but in a safe and sensible manner.  Planning how you are going to get home is as essential as planning what you are going to wear out that evening.  We are aiming to create a safer evening environment and increase awareness amongst partygoers as to the consequences they face if they act irresponsibly in the town centre.  North Down is one of the best places to relax and go out; we aim to keep it that way!”

Top tips for Getting Home Safe

• Plan your journey home - Pre book a taxi or arrange a lift with a friend or family member.
• If you’re out with a crowd of friends, stay with them; don’t wander off alone or with someone you just met.
• Use public transport - the FREE Get Home Safe bus runs on a Saturday Night from High Street Bangor at 1.15am and 1.45am.
• If you’re out with a crowd of friends, designate a sober driver for the night.