Over 700 vehicles stopped during anti-drink and drug driving campaign

Thu, 13 Jan 2022

More than 700 vehicles were stopped during the Island's Police Anti-Drink and Drug driving campaign.

Between 3rd December and 2nd January, 711 vehicles being proactively stopped and 163 roadside breath tests being conducted.

11 people were arrested, 6 of whom have been charged to court, with 4 having been bailed pending further enquiries and 1 person having been released with no further action.

Inspector Neil Craig, who heads up the Constabulary’s Roads Policing Unit, stated: “This year we decided that our festive campaign would be specifically focused on encouraging members of the public to “make the right choice” by drawing their attention to the consequences of deciding to drive whilst impaired."

"In support of this we undertook a multi-agency approach, with support from key partner agencies and that of colleagues from within the Road Safety Team, and this year focused on a social media campaign aimed at both educating and preventing offences of this nature from being committed."

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