Christmas Drink-Driving: more than 5,500 stopped already
By GeorgeHA | Monday, December 19, 2011, 17:44
More than 5,500 breath tests have taken place since Sussex Police launched its annual Christmas anti-drink drive campaign.
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A car which collided with a tree at the Bognor Bridge roundabout in Chichester on Sunday 11 December. The driver, Karl Ware, 22, of St James Square Chichester was arrested and has been charged with driving a motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit and using a motor vehicle without third party insurance. He has been bailed to appear at Chichester Magistrates' Court on 4 January
Since Monday 14 November 142 drink or drug driving related arrests have also taken place
Chief Inspector Di Roskilly of Sussex Police's Road Policing Unit said: "Officers across Sussex Police have been carrying out breath tests in days of targeted action and following collisions.
"So far around two-and-a-half per cent of those breathalysed have failed the test and been arrested.
"It is disappointing that people are still choosing to drive after having a drink. Drink or drug driving ruins lives and I would encourage the public to report anyone they believe may be drink-driving."
This year, for the first time, people can report a drink-driver by sending a text message to Sussex Police.
To report a drink-driver text 65999 with as much information as possible. If you can include details about who the driver is, where they are driving from and to, details about the car and registration.
As soon as the text is received by the contact centre it is treated in the same way as any other call.
Comments
It is possible to have a good time without taking a drink. A total ban when it comes to driving would be an excellent thing. Too many lives are affected by the self centred few who break the law.
By seahorse123 at 11:59 on 21/12/11
ReportI do not understand why alcohol consumption is not completely banned when it comes to driving. Too many people have just one or two and it must surely affect their judgement and reactions. I think we should keep it simple - if you're driving, don't drink at all.
By herbie15 at 18:27 on 19/12/11
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