Nottinghamshire police arrested more than 230 people for DUI or drug driving in December.
Widespread crackdowns have been launched across the county for Christmas and New Years.
The maneuver formed part of the unit’s “A Deadly Mix” campaign, which reminds drivers of the potential consequences of driving under the influence.
A total of 233 arrests were recorded, of which 133 were for suspected drunk driving, 77 for suspected driving under the influence of drugs, and 23 for failing to provide a sample for analysis.
This was two more arrests than in the same period last year.
Nottinghamshire Police Lieutenant John Lees said:
“The decision to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs takes only a moment, but the consequences can last a lifetime.
“We have firsthand experience having to deliver devastating news to the families of people involved in deadly collisions where loved ones have died. That’s why we work so hard all year round.
“As in previous years, we would like to thank the public for calling in to report drunk driving. valuable to.”
As part of the ‘A Deadly Mix’ campaign, over 2,000 posters and 5,000 beer mats educating road users about the consequences of drunk driving were distributed to pubs across Nottinghamshire as part of the campaign, with similar messages. Executed in the back of the city of Nottingham. Transport bus as part of an advertising campaign.
The military also held a series of roadshow events in Nottingham’s Trinity Square to highlight the dangers of police engaging with the public and getting behind the wheel when alcohol limits are exceeded.
A social media campaign also ran throughout December and included a clip of an interview with Claire Osborne, a Nottinghamshire mother who lost her husband in a drunk driving crash in 2021.
Inspector Rees said: .
“If you haven’t seen it yet, check out her interview. If someone who saw it got behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, I would be really surprised.
“It was a very moving interview. I’m sure her words changed attitudes and saved lives.
“We would also like to thank the venues for participating in the ‘A Deadly Mix’ campaign and putting up posters and beer mats to raise awareness about the effects and dangers of drunk driving.”
If you have information about suspected drunk driving or drug driving, please contact Nottinghamshire Police by calling 101.
Always dial 999 in case of an emergency or if you believe a crime is in progress.
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