223 arrests over festive period for drink or drug-driving
MORE than 200 motorists were arrested over the Christmas period – with most stopped on suspicion of drink-driving.
From December 1 to January 1, Nottinghamshire Police arrested 223 motorists, including 171 on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
A further 52 people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.
It was a slight increase in arrests compared to the same period the previous year, when 198 arrests were made, including 105 for drink-driving and 93 for drugdriving.
Police have now renewed calls to the people of Nottinghamshire to not to get behind the wheel after having a drink, in order to protect themselves and others.
Inspector Jon Scurr, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Throughout December we were actively on the hunt for those deciding to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.
“We are always on the lookout for drink and drug-drivers throughout the whole year but know over the festive period there may be more people who disappointingly decide to break the law and jump behind the wheel after indulging in Christmas festivities. “Officers throughout the month-long focused campaign carried out operations across Nottinghamshire not just in the city but in the county to target drivers who decided to place their own lives and others at risk. We put an extra spotlight on drink and drug-driving offences over the Christmas holidays in the hope of making people think twice about their actions. “But unfortunately, as these figures show, hundreds of people clearly have not made the correct choice and are now facing driving bans and fines.”
Unfortunately, hundreds of people clearly have not made the correct choice
Inspector Jon Scurr