Over 380 People Arrested During Drink-Drive Campaign

Over 380 drivers were arrested as part of a drink-driving campaign over the Christmas period in Northern Ireland.

The PSNI arrested a total of 383 people between 24 November and 03 January.

This is a 4% decrease compared to the same period last year.

Almost 11,000 drivers were breathalysed, which is a 125% rise in the number of people tested.

Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd said: "One person was detected at over four times the drink drive limit, with a reading of 149 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millimetres of breath while the legal limit is 35 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.

"We've had people literally falling out of their cars and people detected throughout the day and night across the country.

"We shouldn't be detecting people driving with any alcohol in their system. It's disappointing that despite our continued warnings, publicity and media coverage generated by this policing operation, that a minority of people completely disregarded the safety of themselves and others by continuing this shameful and incredibly dangerous practice.

"Nearly 400 people across Northern Ireland are now facing the stark reality a court appearance where they will most likely lose their driving license for one or more years, be fined, and will have great difficulty in obtaining car insurance in the future."

(CD)