More than 80 arrests made in Cambridgeshire drink-drive crackdown
More than 80 suspected drink and drug-drivers were arrested as part of a force crackdown throughout December.
A total of 83 drink and drug driving related arrests were made in Cambridgeshire last month, compared to 69 in December 2021.
At least 50 of these were charged and the majority have already been sentenced. More than 20 motorists lost their licences after being caught drink driving or failing to provide a breath test.
They appeared in court and were disqualified from driving for periods ranging from one year and three months to two years.
There were 812 drink and drug driving related arrests throughout 2022, compared to 771 arrests in 2021.
During last month, the force supported a new national campaign by Sussex Police and Surrey Police that called on the public and friends of drink drivers to prevent, persuade and – as a last resort – report them to police.
PC Nick Southern, Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s casualty reduction officer, said: “I hope our work has made drivers think twice about getting behind the wheel while under the influence, and we also aimed to highlight how long alcohol can remain in your system.
“Even a small amount of alcohol can affect your driving ability. If you’re drinking, even if you have just one, arrange another way of getting home.
“Our officers can’t be everywhere but they could be anywhere, so please don’t gamble with your life or your future by drink driving. It’s really not worth the risk.”
Officers cracked down on drivers while out on patrol and carried out roadside checks across Cambridgeshire stopping more than 100 motorists.
Cambridgeshire Police and Crime Commissioner Darryl Preston said: “I have seen first-hand the devastation caused by people who choose to drink and drive - they not only put their own lives at risk but also the lives of others. My message will always be clear: don’t drink and drive.”
You can report a drink driver via Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s 24/7 confidential hotline on 0800 032 0845. If someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.
