104 drink or drug drivers caught on N.Wales roads ● Chief Insp Wareing
MORE than 70 drunk drivers were arrested during a summer crackdown by North Wales Police.
Nearly 4,000 breath tests were administered throughout North Wales during the recent Anti Drink and Drug Driving Summer Campaign.
During the month-long campaign, launched to coincide with the European Football Championship, a total of 9,532 breath tests were adminis- tered throughout Wales.
North Wales Police performed 3,958 breath tests with 78 testing positive, refusing or failing to provide.
Thirst six people were also arrested after failing the roadside drugs swipe test.
Chief Inspector Darren Wareing from North Wales Police Roads Policing Unit said: “We want to get the message across that drinking alcohol and driving or driving under the influence of drugs is unacceptable and that it puts other roads users’ lives at risk.
“Through our annual Christmas and summer campaigns we have consistently warned the public that drink and drug driving can kill.
“It can also lead to a lengthy driving ban and possible loss of jobs and livelihoods with some even facing imprisonment.
“We are disappointed that there is still a group of people who are not listening or ignoring the consequences and continuing to drink or take drugs and drive.
“With the current warm weather, more people may be tempted to have a few drinks, at barbecues or whilst drinking in beer gardens during the afternoons, and may drive without thinking of the consequences.
He added: “Think before you go out, watch what you drink and plan how you will get home.”
Chair of Road Safety Wales Susan Storch said: “We were clear in our messages throughout the campaign that drink or drug driving is not acceptable, and will not be tolerated.
“The police services also made effective use of the new legislation under Section 5a and made some significant arrests during the campaign period.”
“Those that selfishly break the law are endangering themselves and, more importantly, other road users.
“Drink and drug driving ruins lives all year round and we will continue to work closely with the Police in reinforcing these messages throughout the year.”