GMP arrest 193 drink drivers in first 12 days of Christmas ‘None for the Road’ campaign
Date published: 20 December 2016
Police officer carrying out breath test
Greater Manchester Police arrested 193 drink-drivers during the first 12 days of its annual ‘None for the Road’ drink and drug drive Christmas campaign.
Officers also arrested 46 suspected drug-drivers during the same period.
A month-long operation is being run throughout the festive period, during which officers are breathalysing and drug testing drivers around the clock.
Inspector Paul Rowe from the GMP Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Many people drink around the limit in the false belief that they are safe to drive, but you don’t have to be drunk to be a drink driver and even one can make you unsafe to drive.
“Throughout December extra staff will be on duty to stop vehicles and if the circumstances are such then drivers will be required to provide a roadside screening breath test or drug test. Failure to provide this will result in the driver being arrested.
“Our message is clear; don’t risk your own life and those of others for the sake of drink and drugs. None for the road is the only way to be sure that you’re in control.”
If you suspect anyone is driving under the influence of drink or drugs, contacted the police directly on 101 or 999 in an emergency where they pose an immediate threat to themselves or other road users. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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