Police arrest 31 in seasonal drink driving crackdown in Brighton and Hove
Thirty one people were arrested for drink driving or related offences during the annual Christmas and new year crackdown in Brighton and Hove.
Sussex Police said that since Sunday 1 December
- 17 people were held for driving over the alcohol limit
- 5 people were held for driving while unfit through drugs
- 6 people were held for failing to provide a specimen for analysis
- 3 people were held for driving while unfit through drink
Forcewide figures were published showing that more than 4,000 drivers were stopped, 170 were arrested and 120 charged.
In some cases inquiries are still being made before a decision is made on whether to bring charges.
Chief Inspector Natalie Moloney said: “I’m very disappointed that so many people ignored our messages and decided to risk their lives and the lives of other people by drink driving or drug driving.
“The fact that 21 people were arrested on suspicion of driving after taking drugs confirms my view that it is not just drink driving that must be tackled in Sussex to make the roads safer for everyone.
“Magistrates have shown in the cases that have been dealt with so far that they will ban offenders from the roads and fine them as well.
“I expect to see plenty more motorists banned from driving by the courts because of their selfish behaviour during the campaign which will affect not just them but their families, friends and businesses.
“We will continue to look for drink and drug drivers every day and every night. It is not just a priority for us at Christmas.”
