Leicestershire Police Crack Down on Drink/Drug-Driving in June Campaign

During their June campaign, Leicestershire Police made 98 arrests for drink or drug-driving, with 63 of those being due to excessive drinking. The campaign saw a significant number of drivers arrested across the county, with 30 arrests following a roadside collision. Notably, 19 of those detained were between 7am and 4pm, and 18 were drivers aged 24 or under. The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Road Safety Partnership emphasized the importance of responsible driving and the consequences of driving under the influence.

Key Takeaways:

• Leicestershire Police made 98 arrests for drink or drug-driving in June, with 63 being due to excessive drinking.
• 30 of those arrested were following a roadside collision, highlighting the dangers of driving under the influence after an accident.
• 19 of those detained were between 7am and 4pm, indicating that drink-driving can occur at any time of day.
• 18 of those arrested were drivers aged 24 or under, showing that young drivers are not immune to the risks of drink-driving.
• The majority of arrests were made in rural towns and villages, with 12 in the Charnwood borough.
• Jonathan Clarkson, spokesperson for the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Road Safety Partnership, emphasized the importance of responsible driving and the consequences of driving under the influence.

Statistics:

• 98 arrests were made for drink or drug-driving in June.
• 63 of those arrested were due to excessive drinking.
• 30 arrests followed a roadside collision.
• 19 of those detained were between 7am and 4pm.
• 18 of those arrested were drivers aged 24 or under.
• 37 of those arrested were in Leicester.
• 12 arrests were made in the Charnwood borough.