Drink and drug-driving 'never, ever worth the risk'

There were 300 deaths in Great Britain in 2022 where at least one driver was over the limit

Surrey Police say they are "cracking down" on drink and drug-drivers in the run up to Christmas.

The force is increasing drug tests, breath tests, stop checks and patrols throughout December as part of the nationwide Operation Limit campaign.

Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Lisa Townsend, said: “There is no excuse whatsoever for this behaviour and it is never, ever worth the risk.”

Officers arrested 199 people for drink and drug-driving in Surrey during last year's campaign.

The force said that drink and drug-driving is one of the main causes of death or serious injury on the country's roads.

Supt Rachel Glenton, head of Surrey and Sussex Roads Policing Unit, said: “Through education, engagement, and enforcement, we aim to reduce the devastating impact of drink and drug-driving.

“We will deal robustly with offenders. So, while our officers can’t be everywhere, they could be anywhere and there really is no excuse for drivers who put their own safety and the safety of everyone else at risk.”

Drink and drug-drivers caught by police could face a minimum 12-month driving ban, an unlimited fine, a prison sentence and increased insurance costs.