Drink and drug driving campaign launched in Dorset
Communities are being asked to help the police by reporting people they suspect of being over the limit or who have taken drugs.
Communities are being asked to help the police by reporting people they suspect of being over the limit or who have taken drugs.
The public got behind Dorset Police’s ‘Festive Feedback’ campaign, helping the Force to get those under the influence off the roads.
The campaign in which people are urged to report drink drivers runs from Monday 2 December until Wednesday 1 January.
A woman has been jailed for eight years and eight months after she admitted causing a fatal road traffic collision in Wimborne.
A total of 113 people were arrested in connection with 127 suspected drink and drug driving offences compared to 85 the previous year.
The Dorset Police Lift Legend campaign enables designated drivers to enjoy a free soft drink in any of 70 different pubs across the county.
A motorist from Blandford who caused a serious injury collision while over the limit has been jailed.
Dorset Police are reminding residents and holiday makers that they should not be driving under the influence of drink or drugs.
A Bournemouth man who was found guilty of drunken driving which resulted in a motorcyclist losing his leg is now behind bars.
Dorset Police targeted those driving under the influence in its annual Christmas drink and drug drive campaign.