Beds and Herts police warn of the consequences of drink and drug driving
Since the beginning of last year, there's been 158 serious or fatal collisions due to drink and drug driving in Beds, Herts, and Camb
Police across Beds and Herts are warning people of the consequences of drink and drug driving as part of an enforcement campaign that wraps up today.
All week, officers have been out targeting drivers breaking the law. The consequences of being caught drink or drug driving include a 12-month driving ban, a large fine, and a criminal record.
Since the beginning of last year, there's been 158 serious or fatal collisions across the two counties, as well as Cambridgeshire, involving drivers who were under the influence.
"Just don't do it"
Chief Inspector Steve O’Keeffe, Head of Roads Policing across Beds, Herts and Cambs, said: "During the summer, people’s habits change; with the lighter nights, people may head to the pub after work for a few drinks and think they are fine to drive back. But this may mean you are over the limit."
He added: "The consequences of drink or drug driving are more than fines and criminal records, this can lead to job loss, relationship breakdowns, foreign travel restrictions and significantly increased insurance premiums.
"Or it could lead to you killing yourself or someone else. Just don’t do it.”
"We're not asking a lot from the public"
Chief Inspector at Hertfordshire Constabulary, Jason Finnegan said: "If people just have a simple plan to prevent themselves putting everyone at risk - a duty driver, a responsible person to drive home or at least save enough money to get a taxi home.
"We're not asking a lot from the public, we're just asking for the public to set their moral compass and steer away from drink and drug driving."