November 27, 2018 - 1355 views
North Wales Police’ Roads Policing Unit are once again issuing a warning to the motoring public that they will crack down on those caught driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs following several arrests over the weekend.
Between Friday afternoon and Sunday evening officers carried out nine arrests and one man has already been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and disqualified from driving.
Arrests were carried out in Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Prestatyn, Ruabon and Brynteg on Anglesey.
Sergeant Meurig Jones from the Force’s Roads Policing Unit said: “Despite our repeated warnings regarding the dangers of drink and drug driving, people are still choosing to risk their own lives and the lives of other road users by taking to the roads whilst under the influence.
“Our Christmas Anti Drink and Drug Drive Campaign is about to get underway where we will continue in our efforts to change driver behaviour in order to make our roads safer.
He added: “Some of those arrested on suspicion of drug driving now have an anxious wait for the test results. If convicted of drug driving they could face being disqualified from driving, a fine, a prison sentence and a criminal record. A drug drive conviction also means greater insurance costs and the possibility of being unable to travel to countries such as the USA".
“Driving with excess alcohol or under the influence of drugs is not just a criminal offence but also completely unacceptable which puts lives at risk. We will continue to target those breaking the law as part of daily policing. Please heed the warning.”
