DRINK-DRIVING is still rife in Cheshire after 153 people were arrested in a month-long police campaign.
The figures have rocketed from the same period last year when 119 people were caught, and are at their highest for three years.
The number of people arrested for drug-driving has more than doubled, rising from four to nine.
Assistant Chief Constable Phil Thompson said: “As predicted, following the statistics from the first two weeks of the campaign the number of people arrested has substantially increased.
“These people will face the prospect of losing their license, incurring a criminal record and even a prison sentence.
“At the very least they will be looking at largely increased insurance costs and a heavy fine.
“People are simply not getting the message that drink-drivers will get caught and will be prosecuted.”
He outlined the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs – not just for the people themselves, but also for other road users.
He said: “Choosing to drink and drive poses a great threat to yourself and others. The message is very clear, if you’re going to have a drink, don’t get behind the wheel – don’t take the risk.”
Cheshire Police is continuing to crack down on drink and drug drivers by re-launching ‘The Good, The Bad and The Ugly’ campaign over the summer and during September.
The campaign will illustrate the dangers of drink driving and the risks of excessive alcohol.
Some people believe the Government needs to tighten up on the laws that surround drinking and driving, in order to see a reduction in the figures.
Do you see the benefits of the Government tightening up on drink-drive laws, such as a fewer drink-drivers on the roads; or do you believe it will have an adverse affect?
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Source – www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk
