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15/01/2016
Over 40% Rise In Drink Drivers
Police made 306 drink driving arrests between 27 November 2015 and 02 January 2016, which is 114 more than during the same period last year.
The figure includes motorists who were unfit to drive, or who were unable or refused to give a sample. It also includes individuals who were caught on more than one occasion.
The youngest person caught was 16-years-old.
Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd said: "One person was detected at four times the drink drive limit, with a reading of 140 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millimetres of breath while the legal limit is 35 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
"It's disappointing that despite our warnings, a minority of people completely disregarded the safety of themselves and others by continuing this shameful and incredibly dangerous practice.
"Every year across Northern Ireland, Drinking and driving kills, maims and wrecks families. Police will continue to detect people who insist on driving after having taken drugs or alcohol. We are again appealing for all motorists to consider the consequences of their actions.
"Think about the consequences to yourself and your family of being involved in a serious collision. How would you feel if your actions resulted in you or one of your family being paralysed? How would you feel if some innocent person was killed?
"We are appealing for everyone to take responsibility for road safety. Wear a seatbelt, reduce speed, take greater care and attention, and NEVER, EVER, DRINK AND DRIVE."
(CD/JP)
The figure includes motorists who were unfit to drive, or who were unable or refused to give a sample. It also includes individuals who were caught on more than one occasion.
The youngest person caught was 16-years-old.
Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd said: "One person was detected at four times the drink drive limit, with a reading of 140 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millimetres of breath while the legal limit is 35 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
"It's disappointing that despite our warnings, a minority of people completely disregarded the safety of themselves and others by continuing this shameful and incredibly dangerous practice.
"Every year across Northern Ireland, Drinking and driving kills, maims and wrecks families. Police will continue to detect people who insist on driving after having taken drugs or alcohol. We are again appealing for all motorists to consider the consequences of their actions.
"Think about the consequences to yourself and your family of being involved in a serious collision. How would you feel if your actions resulted in you or one of your family being paralysed? How would you feel if some innocent person was killed?
"We are appealing for everyone to take responsibility for road safety. Wear a seatbelt, reduce speed, take greater care and attention, and NEVER, EVER, DRINK AND DRIVE."
(CD/JP)
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