THE drink drive warnings are still not getting through to some people.
Between Friday and Monday, 54 people have been arrested for drink driving and four for drug driving across Greater Manchester as part of GMP’s ‘None for the Road’ Christmas crackdown.
GMP’s campaign, was launched two weeks early due to a large number of deaths and injuries on Greater Manchester’s roads, but it seems that some people have still not got the message.
The campaign highlights the devastating consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Inspector Harrison White from GMP’s Road Policing Unit said: “These figures are startling, particularly when you consider that last year 149 people were arrested for the same offences in the first sixteen days of December. To see this many people arrested for drink and drug driving in one weekend is unacceptable.
“These drink and drug drivers are not only putting their own lives at risk but those of other members of the public."
He added: “If you suspect anyone is driving under the influence of drink or drugs, contact the police directly on 101 or 999 in an emergency where they pose an immediate risk.
" Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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