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An update on Op Limit - drink/drug driving in Lancashire |
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We’re now over a week into Op Limit – a national police campaign targeting drink and drug drivers. All across Lancashire, we’re working hard to catch drink/drug drivers and warn others about the dangers of driving under the influence. The first week in stats We’d like to share a few stats from the first week: 30 drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving with excess drugs. 22 drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol. 6 people were arrested for driving while unfit through drink/drugs. 5 people spent time in the cells for being in charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink or drugs. 2 people were arrested for failing to provide a breath test. 1 person was arrested for being in charge of a vehicle while in excess of the alcohol limit. Here are some details about just some of the cases relating to alcohol: A 60-year-old man blew 122 – nearly three-and-a-half times the limit for alcohol at the roadside. This was after his car collided with another vehicle in Preston. A 39-year-old man blew 97 after being found slumped behind the wheel of his vehicle in Preston. A 26-year-old man blew 81 during a routine vehicle stop in Poulton-le-Fylde. Many may be surprised that more people were arrested for drug driving than drink driving in the first week. Driving after taking drugs can seriously impair your ability to drive safely. This includes some prescription (legal) drugs – please check with a healthcare professional whether you are safe to drive on your medication. Lots of people also say we shouldn’t just test for drink/drug drivers around Christmas. We want to assure you that we run these activities throughout the year to help keep Lancashire’s roads safe. How you can help You can support us in our work by reporting any instances of drink/drug driving. Report any crimes 100% anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. If someone is about to drive under the influence, always call 999. It’s not just strangers who you should report. Reporting your friends, family, and neighbours is not ‘being a grass’ – it could save their life and the lives of other road users. We all have a responsibility to stop drink/drug drivers. You can help us realise our vision of a Lancashire without road deaths or serious injuries caused by alcohol and drugs. You can learn more about Op Limit on the Lancashire Police website. Stay safe and Merry Christmas.
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