FIREFIGHTERS are warning motorists who have overindulge in Christmas spirit to keep out of their cars with a dramatic display.

Cars which appear to have crashed with the boundary walls of two Bournemouth fire stations are now in place.

The cars are in place in Redhill and Springbourne alongside banners which read: 'Drink, drugs, drive - don't do it!'

The displays will stay in place until the new year, and have been marked as ‘police aware’ in case members of the public believe them to be a real accident.

Station manager Julian Lockwood said: “We want to send a clear message to our communities about the disastrous consequences of drinking and drug taking and driving.

"Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has had to deal with far too many horrific road traffic collisions in 2017, and we are urging people to really think about their actions over the Christmas period.”

“The impact of a collision not only affects those driving, but can have a lasting effect on families, whether by a death or injury to a loved one or a prison sentence for anyone who has behaved irresponsibly and broken the law.

"All we ask is that you have a safe festive period, by taking responsible steps to ensure that you get home safe and sound following your celebrations.”

Dorset Police officers have also launched their Christmas campaign, which aims to tackle drink- and drug-driving.

Free breathalysers will be handed out to drivers who have been drinking but aren't over the limit during the season.

The campaign will continue until January 1.

Officers will be requesting breath tests from all drivers involved in crashes, irrespective of whether or not they suspect a drink driving offence.

Drivers can expect to be tested during routine stop checks and if stopped for an offence. Drugwipe sample kits will be used on drivers suspected of being unfit to drive through drugs.