North Yorkshire Police are out in force on our roads for a summer crackdown on drink driving.
The operation began yesterday (Monday).
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “You’ll see more of our roads policing group officers out and about as part of a week-long crack down on drink and drug driving offences.
“It goes without saying that we’re on the roads 24/7 actively looking for drink and drug drivers and acting on information provided to us by our communities.
“However, this week is part of a national intensification campaign with the York and North Yorkshire Road Safety Partnership, to educate and engage with drivers, as well as catching those who make the selfish and dangerous decision to drive under the influence of drink or drugs.
“We regularly see a spike in drink and drug driving over the summer months and we’ll be targeting hotspot areas where we typically see higher numbers of drink and drug drivers.
“When someone makes the decision to drink and drive or drive after taking drugs they’re putting many lives at risk.”
Police are asking the public to help by contacting them if they suspect someone is drink driving.
The spokesperson said: “If you spot someone you think is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or you know someone is doing so, then call 999 immediately.
“If you have information about someone who regularly drink or drug drives then you can provide this to us by calling 101.”
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