Police in Norfolk will be targeting motorists who drive under the influence of drink or drugs as part of a month-long campaign.
The campaign, which started on Thursday 1 June and lasts until 30 June and will see officers from the Norfolk and Suffolk Roads Policing Unit breathalysing any driver who is stopped due to concerns over the manner of their driving, a vehicle defect or anyone involved in a collision.
Chief Inspector Kris Barnard, head of the roads policing unit, said: “This is an offence we target all year round but the summer campaign gives us the opportunity to raise awareness of the dangers driving under the influence can have, that a minority of motorists still chose to ignore.
“Drink or drug driving impairs your judgement, making your reactions slower, therefore increasing the chance of being involved in a collision.”
The campaign will involve targeted roadside activities by roads policing officers with support from uniformed colleagues across the county.
During last year’s campaign (2016) 153 motorists were caught drink or drug driving in Norfolk.
Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner Lorne Green said: “It is clear from last year’s statistics that too many motorists chose to drive while under the influence of drink or drugs. It is just not worth the risk and is an irresponsible and selfish thing to do.
“We all have a part to play in keeping our roads safe so let’s not make this summer one to remember for all the wrong reasons.”