Drink-drive crackdown shows no improvement
Monday, 2nd August 2010.
There has been no improvement in the percentage of people in Suffolk knowingly risking their lives and the lives of others by drink and drug driving since last year.
The results of Suffolk Police’s Summer Drink and Drug Drive enforcement campaign for June 2010 shows an increase of 0.2% when compared to the figures from the same campaign in 2009.
The month-long campaign began on 1 June and saw officers across Suffolk conduct 711 breath tests. Of those tests 61 were positive, which equates to 8.6 per cent.
This compares to the results from June 2009 where officers conducted 919 breath tests – 77 (8.4 per cent) of which were positive.
Of the 711 tests that were recorded 199 were conducted on those aged 25 and under – 24 were positive, the equivalent of 12 per cent. A total of 512 wereconducted on those over 25 and 37 were positive (7.2 per cent).
Furthermore, 266 tests were routine breath tests conducted on each party involved in road traffic collisions (RTCs), with 17 drivers over the limit. That is equal to 6.4 per cent.
Chief Inspector Adrian Dawson said: “It may only be a small increase in relation to last year but it is an increase nonetheless and it is always disappointing to see.
"Nearly nine percent of people we have stopped have failed to act with consideration or acknowledge the greatly increased risks they face by drink driving.
“Those offending need to realise that they are not just putting themselves at risk but other innocent road users as well. This is a very serious issue and can have severe consequences.
“Anybody convicted of drink driving will have a criminal record and could receive a prison sentence of up to ten years, they could be banned
from driving, fined heavily and even lose their jobs - not to mention the possible loss of life.
“We want everyone to know that Suffolk Police will not tolerate drink or drug driving and we will continue to carry out checks throughout the year.”
Anyone who suspects someone of drink driving is asked to report them immediately to the police or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The results of Suffolk Police’s Summer Drink and Drug Drive enforcement campaign for June 2010 shows an increase of 0.2% when compared to the figures from the same campaign in 2009.
The month-long campaign began on 1 June and saw officers across Suffolk conduct 711 breath tests. Of those tests 61 were positive, which equates to 8.6 per cent.
This compares to the results from June 2009 where officers conducted 919 breath tests – 77 (8.4 per cent) of which were positive.
Of the 711 tests that were recorded 199 were conducted on those aged 25 and under – 24 were positive, the equivalent of 12 per cent. A total of 512 wereconducted on those over 25 and 37 were positive (7.2 per cent).
Furthermore, 266 tests were routine breath tests conducted on each party involved in road traffic collisions (RTCs), with 17 drivers over the limit. That is equal to 6.4 per cent.
Chief Inspector Adrian Dawson said: “It may only be a small increase in relation to last year but it is an increase nonetheless and it is always disappointing to see.
"Nearly nine percent of people we have stopped have failed to act with consideration or acknowledge the greatly increased risks they face by drink driving.
“Those offending need to realise that they are not just putting themselves at risk but other innocent road users as well. This is a very serious issue and can have severe consequences.
“Anybody convicted of drink driving will have a criminal record and could receive a prison sentence of up to ten years, they could be banned
from driving, fined heavily and even lose their jobs - not to mention the possible loss of life.
“We want everyone to know that Suffolk Police will not tolerate drink or drug driving and we will continue to carry out checks throughout the year.”
Anyone who suspects someone of drink driving is asked to report them immediately to the police or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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