Nearly 100 people were arrested for drink or drug driving related offences in Gloucestershire in December, although the percentage of arrests in relation to the number of breath tests reduced.
Chief Inspector Al Barby of Gloucestershire Police said: “We were more visible in terms of breath test operations this year.
“Our roads officers, supported by the Special Constabulary, response and local policing teams, did a fantastic job in covering every part of the county.”
he added: “The number of arrests is disappointing. It shows there’s still a stubborn section of society who won’t listen to our warnings. We will be continuing roadside operations throughout the year and if they ignore the possible consequences of drink and drug driving then we will arrest them.”
Of the 98 arrested this year, 61 were detained on suspicion of drink driving offences and 36 on suspicion of drug driving, with one person arrested on suspicion of both drink and drug driving.
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