More than 100 drivers arrested in first fortnight of annual campaign

Avon & Somerset Police arrested more than 100 people in the first two weeks of their festive drink and drug-driving campaign, which launched on 1st December.

Drink and drug driving is being targeted over the festive season | Photo © Avon & Somerset Police

A total of 117 people were arrested on suspicion of drink or drug-driving, which is an increase on the 111 arrests made in the same period last year.

Avon and Somerset’s roads policing team are carrying out proactive roadside checks and talking to motorists about the dangers of drink and drug-driving, which has been the core factor in 25% of all fatal collisions so far this year.

They use community intelligence, ANPR cameras, CCTV, and other technology 365 days a year to target those who bring misery by causing death or serious injury collisions by taking unnecessary risks.

This festive season, police are reminding people: “there is no safe way to drink and drive, there is no excuse to take the risk, and we continue to urge the public to help us take dangerous drivers off the road before it’s too late”.

If you know someone is currently driving under the influence of drink or drugs, call 999.

You can anonymously report a suspected drink or drug-driver here.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the form on their website.