ADVICES

Keep your car in good condition and try not to run out of petrol.

Keep doors locked when driving and keep bags, phones and other valuables out of sight.

Try to park in well lit or busy areas, and if you park during the day, think about what the area will
feel like after dark.

Do not give lifts to or accept lifts with people you do not know, or do not know well.

Do not drive if you have been drinking or taking drugs.

You may feel more comfortable carrying a mobile phone with you and do not use it while driving.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IN THE EVENT OF A ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION?

If you have an collision, this must be reported to either you local police station within twenty-four
hours.

If you are injured then you must report it as soon as possible. In order to assist the police, please
ensure that you obtain the following information from the other parties involved in the collision:
Name
Address
Vehicle registration number

If a person has been injured you must get the other party's or parties' insurance details.
Please do not drive off, no matter how minor it may seem. This is an offence.

TRAFFIC LIGHTS SYSTEM

When a green signal is shown, it means that any vehicle may proceed beyond the stop line and
proceed straight on or to the left or to the right, if it is safe to do so.

When an amber signal is shown, it means STOP. This is the same as for a red signal, except for
when a vehicle is so close to the stop line that it cannot safely be stopped before the stop line, in
which case it may continue as if a green light is shown.

When the traffic lights change to red, all traffic must stop before the white stop line.

Vehicles proceeding beyond a stop line in accordance with the above must proceed with due regard
to the safety of other road users and subject to any direction given by a constable in uniform or a
traffic warden or to any other applicable prohibition or restriction.
POLICE APPEAL FOR WITNESSES TO RARE ROBBERY
Do you know who these men are?
Police is appealing for witnesses after two men robbed an 81-year-old.

The two men put the elderly woman in a headlock and stole her handbag. Police are appealing for
witnesses to the incident, which took place on Saturday 5th December at approximately 12:45pm on
the steps leading to the northern end of Southwark Bridge.

Police are also looking for anyone who can identify the men to come forward.

The men are described as:

Male 1: White, 20s or early 30s, 5'8-5'9 in height, skinny build. Wearing pale blue jeans, dark jacket
and a black woolly hat.
Male 2: White, aged about 30 years, shorter and thicker built than Male 1 but still slim. He wore a
scarf over his nose and mouth and a black woolly hat, a beige short jacket and pale blue jeans.

"While many people are preparing for Christmas, this elderly woman is recovering from what was a
frightening attack. Someone must know the two men involved in this: I urge those people to ask
themselves whether they want to protect someone who targets a vulnerable, 81-year-old woman in
the street. Incidents like this are extremely rare in the City, and we will take every step we can to
bring those responsible to justice."

DON'T ADVERTISE YOUR STUFF TO THIEVES - HELP PREVENT CRIME

A new campaign reminding people not to leave their homes or belongings exposed to criminals.

Over the next eight weeks the advertising campaign will run on television, radio, press, poster sites
and the internet featuring simple crime prevention messages for tackling burglary, robbery, theft
from vehicles and identity fraud.

The adverts remind people to lock doors and windows and keep car keys, bank statements, and
laptops hidden from view.

The multimedia campaign also uses route planner websites, which after directing motorists to their
destination will include a final step reminding them to secure their vehicle and remove any
valuables from sight. Reminder messages to lock cars and not leave valuables visible will also be
used on petrol pumps and car park barriers.

"We are determined to keep crime falling through a combination of tough action against offenders
and support for the most vulnerable communities. While the government will continue to do its part,
the public can also help in the fight against crime.

"Simple things like locking your doors and windows when you're out, not leaving valuables on
display or just making sure your bag isn't hanging open on the bus will keep the criminals out."

"Burglars are opportunists and by doing the simple things you can easily protect your home from
them. Locking your doors and windows, not leaving your car keys, bank statements or valuables on
display will all make your home safer.
"The best advice is the simplest advice; don't advertise your belongings to thieves."

Some burglaries occur in properties with unlocked doors and windows and this new campaign aims
to make people aware of the very simple steps they can take to protect their homes and valuables.
CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN TO CATCH DRINK AND DRUG DRIVERS
If you are driving under the influence of drink or drugs, we are likely to catch you.

The statement marks the start of the Christmas campaign to crackdown on drink and drug driving. It
ties in with a national campaign that saw 183,397 drivers breath tested across the UK in December
last year.

This campaign has a very clear message: if you are driving in the City while under the influence of
drink or drugs, we are likely to catch you. We have extra officers out on the streets, and it is a
priority across throughout December to make sure that our streets are safe by stopping and breath-
testing people. And make no mistake you are just as likely to get caught while driving under the
influence of drugs. Our officers are trained to spot people who are under the influence of drugs. Our
dogs are trained to sniff out any trace of drugs. And our courts will hand out the same strict
punishments to drivers under the influence of drugs as to those who have been drinking.

Officers are also reminding drivers that it can be dangerous and against the law to drive the
morning after a big night out.

City of London Police will be breath-testing drivers throughout the day: a few drinks at lunchtime
can put you over the limit.

Similarly, dont assume you will be below the limit the morning after a big night out. Alcohol stays
in your body longer than you think.

If youre going on a night out, plan how youre getting home: if you are going to be drinking, look
at public transport timetables or book a licensed taxi.

If you agree to have a designated driver, make sure they only drink soft drinks.

Drug driving is as dangerous as drink driving. Cannabis can make drivers struggle to tell how close
other vehicles are, for instance, while cocaine can make drivers overly confident and more likely to
take risks.

OFFICERS TELL DRIVERS TO BELT UP

City of London Police will be running a Seatbelt campaign for one week. The campaign aims to
enforce the wearing of seatbelts in all vehicles.

Officers will be situated at entry points around the City, issuing tickets for seatbelt offences and
distributing leaflets providing advice on seat belt usage.

Inspector Dave Aspinall said: "We want drivers of all types of vehicles to take road safety seriously
and this includes following the rules and regulations on seatbelts. Not wearing a seatbelt means that
you are putting yourself at risk of injury if you are involved in a collision and also those who are in
the vehicle with you."

This campaign is part of a European wide effort to encourage people to wear seatbelts when they
are travelling in vehicles. Currently there is a 30 fine for not wearing a seatbelt.

Tickets will be issued if drivers, front passengers, rear seat passengers or children are caught not
wearing a seat belt. It's also an offence if a child travelling as a front passenger has no seatbelt on.
The responsibility falls on the driver to ensure that all passengers have their seatbelts on when
travelling in a vehicle.
RECORD NUMBERS OF DRINK AND DRUG DRIVERS TACKLED BY FORCE
The ACPO National Statistics on drink and drug driving published earlier today show an increase in
the number of drivers being tested for drugs and alcohol.

More than 400 drivers were breathalysed by City of London Police officers as part of the annual
Christmas drink-driving campaign. This year's results show some drivers are still prepared to put
themselves and others at risk by driving under the influence of drink or drugs.

Results also show that young people aren't taking the drink and drug driving message seriously
enough, the percentage for the total number of breath tests administered to under 25s was up by
59% from 2007. The number of breath tests administered to individuals aged 25 years and over has
also gone up from 248 to 2007 to 328 this year.

Inspector Dave Aspinall said: "During the campaign we tested more drivers than last year in a bid to
crackdown even more on drink and drug driving over the festive period. It seems that people still
think it's acceptable to drink and drive but we have sent a clear message through the campaign that
its completely irresponsible."

"We run these type of campaigns regularly throughout the year in order to detect those who wilfully
cause danger to others by drink or drug driving."

17 people had a positive test result, refused or failed to provide a breath test compared to just 3 in
2007. The total number of breath tests administered not involving collisions is up from 264 in 2007
to 378 in 2008.

Nationally, more than 9,000 drivers have been arrested by police as part of the nationwide police
operation to tackle the menace of drink and drug driving over the festive period.

The operation saw 43 forces breath test 183,397 drivers between 1 December 2008 and 1 January
2009, an increase of more than 25,000 from the 2007 campaign.