Over 60 drivers have been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drink or drugs in just 13 days.
Cumbria Constabulary’s Roads Policing Unit – launched in October 2023 – is on the county’s roads day and night looking for drivers who are endangering lives by driving while impaired.
Since December 1, the Constabulary has so far arrested 63 drivers on suspicion of being over the limit for drink or drugs on our roads.
Thirty were arrested on suspicion of being over the limit for alcohol and 33 on suspicion of being over the limit for drugs.
While many have been released while police continue their investigations, some have already been charged.
Cumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit inspector Jack Stabler said: “Our officers are on the roads constantly, seeking to prevent a tragedy this Christmas by getting to drink and drug drivers before they cause carnage for themselves and other innocent road users.
“There is no excuse for drink and drug driving and the strong penalties for those caught reflect that.
“A drink-drive or drug-drive conviction could easily result in the loss of your licence and potentially the loss of your employment.
“This Christmas, lives will be lost on the country’s roads as a result of drink and drug driving. Before you go out this Christmas and New Year, make sure you plan ahead so you are not tempted to get behind the wheel.”
So far this month, officers have stopped 594 vehicles as part of the road safety operation.
