South Wales Police- All Wales Winter Anti DrinkDrug Driving Campaign Over 4,000 people in South Wales breathalysed during the All Wales Winter Anti Drink/Drug Driving Campaign

South Wales Police tested 4409 motorists and 205 were positive, refused or failed. Gwent Police carried out 1130 breath tests with 47 positive, refused or failed. North Wales Police tested 8894 drivers, with 82 being positive, refused or failed. Dyfed Powys Police carried out 8378 breath tests with 164 being positive, refused or failed.

26 out of 99 motorists that were arrested for drug offences were in South Wales. 21 in Gwent, 35 in North Wales and 17 in Dyfed Powys.

Inspector Steve Davies, South Wales Police said;

“We will continue to use all available intelligence and technology to target those minority of drivers who still believe that it is acceptable to drive after consuming alcohol or drugs.

“We would like to thank the public of South Wales for their assistance by providing us with information in relation to drink drivers. Statistics speak for themselves, and it is clear that after consuming alcohol or drugs, the chances of you being involved in a collision increase dramatically.

“We will continue to work with our partners and communities to ensure that drink and drug driving is viewed as a totally unacceptable practice.”

Chair of Road Safety Wales Susan Storch said;

“Driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs is unacceptable and anyone caught faces a minimum 1 year driving ban, an unlimited fine and even a prison sentence. Every year, families have to deal with the devastating effects of losing a loved one because of a small minority who selfishly choose to drink or take drugs and then drive – something which is entirely avoidable.

“We’d like to thank partners and members of the public who continue to support us by spreading the Anti Drink Drug Driving message and in particular the emergency services who continue to work tirelessly keeping us safe on the roads in Wales.”