'Don't be selfish': Pair arrested in Lancashire Police Operation Limit targeting drink and drug drivers
Three people were arrested at the weekend as police continue to crackdown on suspected drink driving as part of Operation Limit.
The arrests were made in connection with road accidents that resulted in serious injuries.
A 41 year old woman from Nelson was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving, and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs, and a 20 year old man from Burnley was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess drugs.
Lancashire Police launched Operation Limit at the start of the month, urging motorists not to drink or drug drive over the Christmas period. The primary goal is to prevent tragedies on the county’s roads by targeting those who choose to drive under the influence.
In total, 121 arrests have been made since the campaign was launched. In the last week, 27 drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving with excess drugs and 16 on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol. Four people were arrested for driving while unfit through drink/drugs, while three spent time in custody for being in charge of a vehicle while unfit through drinks/drugs. Two people were arrested for being in charge of a vehicle when in excess of the alcohol limit, and four for failing to provide a breath test.
Of the 56 people arrested, these included a cleaner, a medical professional, a caterer, construction workers and students, to name just a few professions. There were three particularly high readings officers dealt with in the last seven days.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “Our officers work tirelessly year round to keep Lancashire’s roads safe, but Christmas brings extra challenges as traffic increases and celebrations lead to greater risks.
“The message is simple, if you’ve been drinking or taking drugs, don’t drive. Don’t gamble with lives, don’t be selfish and don’t be reckless.”