Derbyshire Police issue drink drive warning over festive period
Derbyshire Constabulary are working with, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service and Highways England.
The warning has been issued by the police to not consider drink driving this festive period.
Over the last three years 286 collisions were recorded, where one or more driver was impaired with alcohol or drugs.
These resulted in causing 404 injured casualties, with 92 being seriously injured and 11 people were, sadly, killed in these tragic events.
Inspector Greg Hunt, Roads Policing Unit lead, said: "We understand that people are going to want to go out and celebrate this Christmas, especially after the previous two-year festive plans not going to plan. All we ask, is that you do so responsibly and if you've had a drink do not be tempted to drive - you'll not only be placing your life in danger, but the lives of other innocent people around you.
"My officers will stop anyone suspected of drink or drug driving and we'll be operating check-sites across Derbyshire to perform both breath and drug testing.
"Anyone caught under the influence whilst driving will risk up to six months’ imprisonment, an unlimited fine and a substantial driving ban. Anyone who causes a death while drink or drug driving will face up to 14 years’ imprisonment."