Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say they arrested 324 people for drink driving and 80 for drug driving during their recent Christmas campaign. This compares to 273 for drink driving and 44 for drug driving during the same period last year, an increase of 21%. The number arrested for drug driving has almost doubled, almost certainly due to […]
Over 240 motorists have been arrested for drug driving in Cheshire since new drug driving laws came into force in March last year. New figures revealed by Cheshire Police show that since March 160 drivers have been charged and 75 remain on Police bail for the offence. The figures cover Cheshire alone, including Macclesfield, Warrington, Runcorn, Wilmslow and […]
Police Forces throughout the country have launched their annual Christmas drink-drive campaigns. Thousands of drivers will be breath tested at all times of the day and night. As well as drink drivers, officers will also be looking for drug drivers. Some tests will be conducted first thing in the morning to target “morning after” cases. […]
