Warwickshire Police have joined a nationwide campaign aiming to prevent drink driving this Christmas.

Starting today, the campaign seeks to remind motorists of the dangers of driving under the influence of drink or drugs during the festive period.

Increased enforcement activity from police officers across Warwickshire will also be taking place.

Investigations are ongoing.

The campaign supports the month long winter drink drive campaign by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC).

Forces across the UK will be enforcing the drink and drug drive law 24/7 to ensure that the roads are safe for everyone this Christmas.

It comes after figures reveal that over the past three years, eight people were killed and 81 seriously injured in the region following collisions in which, drink or drugs were recorded as a contributing factor.

In addition, the force have advised drivers to consider alternative modes of transport, such as public transport, taxis and having designated drivers.

Assistant Chief Constable Richard Moore said: “There are still people out there who feel they can gamble with drinking and driving and think they know how much the limit is but the simple fact is, there is only one way of being sure that you are safe to drive and that is not to drink at all.

“Any amount of alcohol affects your ability to drive. Worryingly, and despite many warnings over the years about the dangers of drink/drug driving, there are still far too many reckless drivers ignoring the devastating consequences.


“We’re urging people to think hard about the consequences that a collision and a conviction could lead to.”