Spot checks have begun in Lancaster as part of police's Christmas campaign against drunk and drug driving.
Officers from the Lancaster and Morecambe Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out roadside checks on Morecambe Road on Tuesday.
Op Limit, to prevent drug and drink-related incidents on our roads and motorways during the festive period, began on Monday.
Running throughout December, it will involve extra road policing patrols across the county as well as the use of drink and drug check sites, as well as education, with drink and drug drive messaging on pub screens, petrol pumps and other key locations.
Officers will be out between now and the New Year stopping drivers at checkpoints and targeting people where intelligence suggests they may be drink or drug-driving.
Police say they know everybody will want to indulge in some festive cheer, but want to make it clear they will not tolerate anybody putting lives in danger – whether they’ve had a heavy night out or just a little tipple with lunch, they could be over the limit, and the consequences are never worth it.
Last December, police conducted 307 drug wipes and 2,189 breath tests. Officers arrested and charged 314 people with either drink or drug driving. Each year, this figure sadly rises, particularly with regards to drug driving offences.
Figures show men between the ages of 20-39 make up more than half of all drink and drug drivers. Many of these men still test positive from drugs or alcohol consumed the night before.
Anyone who suspects that someone is either about to, or is currently, driving under the influence should call 999.
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