Drink and drug driving on rise
POLICE officers have pledged to continue their crackdown on drink and drug driving after new figures revealed there has been a slight increase in the number of people injured on roads in Sussex.
So far this year, 60 incidents have been reported, compared with 58 in the same period last year.
Officers from the Road Policing Unit increased their efforts in breath testing more drivers throughout February and have warned drivers they can expect to be stopped as part of a continued effort in tackling this problem
Inspector Phil Nicholas, of the Road Policing Unit, said: "We know that in Sussex, drink and drugs contribute to about 20 per cent of those killed or seriously injured in collisions.
"We have increased our efforts throughout February to pursue those who are willing to take risks. These figures are unacceptable and we will continue to hunt down those who drive impaired and put the lives of others at risk."
Anyone who is suspected of driving while impaired through drink or drugs can be reported to Sussex Police either directly on 0845 60 70 999 or via Sussex Police's Operation Crackdown website www.operationcrackdown.org
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