Humberside Police launch new crackdown on drink and drug drivers
The new campaign will see extra patrols out on our region's roads.
People in Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire who get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol or drugs are being targetted as part of a new campaign.
Humberside Police's new summer Drink and Drug Drive initiative will see extra officers out on our region's roads to help tackle the problem.
Nationally, 240 people were killed in drink-drive collisions in 2014.
Figures also show that 16% of all road deaths in the same year involved a driver over the legal limit.
Humberside Police's new campaign is to also help clamp down on the issue during the start of this week's Euro's 2016.
PC Barry Gardner told Viking:
“In 2014 in the Humberside Police area there was one fatality and 22 people were seriously injured. The devastating effects of drinking and driving affected the families of all of those people.
“It’s not okay to have ‘a couple’ of drinks before driving. Alcohol affects different people in different ways. A second drink can double your chance of a fatal collision.
“All Humberside Police roads policing officers are not only trained to test for drink drivers they are also now trained to detect drivers who may have taken drugs. Officers will perform roadside breathalyzer or drug tests if they suspect someone of driving while under the influence of drink or drugs.
“If you suspect someone is going to drink or drug drive you can phone the police on the non-emergency number 101. We will act on information received by members of the public. This information will be listened to and acted upon, we need the public’s help to stop these drivers taking to the roads.
"Drinking to cheer your team to victory or to drown your sorrows? Please beware of the long-lasting effects of drinking, you are often still over the prescribed limit well into the next day if you’ve been up late drinking.
"With four of five home nations participating in the UEFA European Championship, the pubs are going to be busy with fans watching the tournament and house parties are planned and drinking, of course, is likely to be involved."