Two people have been arrested as police prepare to crack down on dangerous drivers.
At around 1.30am today, March 31, a driver was stopped in Botchergate, Carlisle.
He was breathalysed and arrested on suspicion of driving whilst over the prescribed limit.
Adam Kaufman, 34, of Abberley Road, Liverpool, appeared in court today and was charged with drink-driving.
He was bailed to attend Carlisle Magistrates’ Court on April 15.
Police also arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of drink-driving and failing to stop at the scene of an accident following a report of a vehicle striking the A689 bridge over the River Eden, just outside Langwathby.
The incident occurred shortly after midnight today.
He has been released under investigation while officers wait for blood test results and carry out further investigations.
The arrests are on the eve of Operation Spotlight, a national road safety campaign which will run during April.
Speeding, using a mobile phone at the wheel, not wearing a seatbelt and driving under the influence of drink and/or drugs make up the Fatal Four.
Operation Spotlight will see Cumbria police carrying out enforcement activity, as well as engagement and educational work aimed at raising awareness of the Fatal Four.
Inspector Jack Stabler, of Cumbria Constabulary, leads the Roads Policing Unit and is chair of Cumbria Road Safety Partnership.
He said: “While our dedicated Roads Policing Unit targets the Fatal Four 365 days a year, the national campaign helps us shine a light on bad driver and rider behaviour which can so easily result in a serious or fatal road traffic collision.
“As a constabulary we work with the Cumbria Road Safety Partnership towards our Vision Zero goal, as we strive to end serious and fatal road traffic collisions and make Cumbria’s roads among the safest in the country.
“But we need the help of all driver, riders and other road users to achieve that. So please take a critical look at how you behave on the roads, and the behaviour of those closest to you.”
With bank holidays approaching, Cumbria’s roads are likely to see an increase in the number of cyclists and motorcyclists.
Insp Stabler said: “At this time of year we’re particularly keen to highlight that motorcyclists will likely to more prevalent on the county’s roads, as the weather improves.
“I ask motorcyclists to take particular care if they are returning to their bike after a long lay-off over the winter. Make sure you take it easy and get used to your bike and the feel of the road, particularly on those initial first rides.
“But I’d also ask drivers to be aware of and look out for motorcyclists. Check your mirrors regularly and make sure you are always on the lookout for cyclists and motorcyclists as they are particularly vulnerable road users.”
