Alcohol Restriction Zone
DO YOU KNOW OLDHAM TOWN CENTRE AND FAILSWORTH HAVE A ALCOHOL RESTRICTION ZONE
Q:- WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
A:- Well you cannot drink alcohol within
those designated areas
Q:- WHY?
A:- Well if your are caught drinking you
could be fined or arrested for the
offence.
Q:- WHAT ABOUT CLOSED CANNISTERS?
A:- If the police believe that you will
open that cannister,bottles,cans,
they have a power to sieze those
items. If you refuse there is a power
of arrest.
Q:- HOW WILL I KNOW WHERE THE ALCOHOL
RESTRICTION ZONES ARE?
A:- There are signs depicting the area.
Q:- WHY DO WE NEED THESE AREAS?
A:- The local authority and police
consult the public on where they
believe an alcohol Restriction Zone
should be designated. They also look
at where the problems are with
alcohol related incidents.
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