Over 130 Drivers Caught During Drink/Drug Drive Campaign

137 drivers were arrested during Leicestershire Police’s latest drink and drug drive campaign.

28 were charged after being found under the influence of cocaine or cannabis behind the wheel and 35 arrests were made at the scene of accidents.

Four people were charged after being stopped in the Harborough District – in Market Harborough, Saddington, Bitteswell and Gilmorton.

The highest roadside breath test recorded was 153, well over four times the legal limit.

Those caught now face Court where they are set to receive a driving ban, points on their licences and fines.

Although the total figure in slightly down on last December, when over 150 drivers were arrested, Police say it is still a disappointing amount of drivers risking their lives and others.

Jonathan Clarkson, spokesperson for the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Road Safety Partnership said, “Although the number of people arrested this month is lower than December 2018, which saw 122 drink and 33 drug drivers detained by the roadside, 137 people have still taken the risk to drive while they are unfit behind the wheel despite our continued warnings.”