"At a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.8 g/l, the probability that a driver will cause an accident is 4 times greater," said Dr Karlovšek. "At a blood alcohol concentration level of 1.4 g/l, the probability that a driver will cause an accident is 15 times greater. Drunk drivers are dangerous drivers," Dr Karlovšek added.

Mr Mankoč stated that sport is incompatible with alcohol: "I sincerely hope that our message will reach and affect as many people as possible. Drunk drivers are likely to harm innocent people. While driving you must not only care for your own safety, but also for the safety of others."

Using special eyeglasses, police representatives simulated to the participants of the press conference the effects of alcohol on a driver's abilities. Such glasses are designed to obscure the vision of the wearer to simulate the influence of alcohol and affect balance and motor abilities. The journalists at the press conference could also try on the eyeglasses.

Even walking along a line is extremely difficult.

"The drunk" may stumble easily.

The breath test

"If someone goes to a party only to get drunk, there is something wrong with them," Dr Karlovšek emphasised.