Police in Lincolnshire are carrying out extra patrols and breathalyser testing in the area
It's part of their campaign that aims to warn people of the consequences of driving under the influence
Last updated 3rd Dec 2024
Police in Lincolnshire are warning people about the consequences of driving under the influence.
It's part of their campaign, operation limit and includes carrying out extra patrols and breathalyser testing in the area.
The ultimate risk is losing your own life or taking the life of somebody else
It aims to warn people of the consequences of driving under with alcohol or drugs in their system and telling them the penalties if they're caught.
Under Operation Limit, Officers will be carrying out extra patrols with checkpoints at key locations for breathalyser testing.
Officers will be at various locations throughout the month of December.
Inspector Jason Baxter of the Roads Policing Unit said:
"It might be that a taxi does cost a little bit, but it is certainly not the same cost as losing your license, losing your job, and ultimately potentially losing your life."
"The ultimate risk is losing your own life or taking the life of somebody else and the ripple effect of that on you, your family, and the families of other people."
"The focus at this time of year is to try and educate people who might be going out to a Christmas party that you could be over the limit."
"We would sooner go out and do hundreds of breath tests and get nobody because that means the message is working."
Each year, on average, 1,899 people are killed or seriously injured as a result of drink or drug driving
Figures based on STATS19 data show that between 2018 to 2022 the total number of people killed or seriously injured as a result of drink or drug driving was 9497.
Simon Outen-Coe, from Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership said:
'Whilst Christmas is a time to celebrate and enjoy with family, too many people are denied this opportunity through the actions of those who drink and drive.'
'Unfortunately, too many individuals still take the chance to drive whilst they are unfit, over-estimating their ability, only to cause distress and anguish to others when they crash.'
'Please help keep yourself, loved ones and other road users safe this Christmas season by avoiding mixing alcohol or drugs and driving – it only takes a little drink to risk a lot when driving on our roads.'