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A total of 270 people have been detected driving while unfit on Mid Ulster's roads between January and October this year, it has emerged.
As the Christmas season approaches, Police in Mid Ulster are appealing to everyone in the local community to play their part in helping to reduce the number of drink drivers on our roads.
Inspector Long said: “Between January and October 2023, a total of 270 people have been detected driving on our local roads whilst unfit to do so, and many of these detections are a direct result of members of the public alerting our officers to their presence.
“We’re grateful for these reports being made, and I want to directly appeal to and encourage everyone living in Mid Ulster to do the same if they suspect that someone is drinking and driving.
“If you believe that someone is drunk whilst behind the wheel, attempting to drive whilst drunk, or if you know someone who regularly drinks and drives, then please contact police.
“You can contact us directly on 101, or 999 in the case of an emergency, or if you wish to provide information anonymously, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.”
Inspector Long continued: “The consequences of drink driving cannot be underestimated.
“If you are detected, not only will you face a court appearance, and your licence being taken off you, you also drastically increase the changes of causing a collision.
“Just one drink can impair your decision making, so before consuming alcohol and getting behind the wheel – please ask yourself this: could you live with the responsibility for the death of or serious harm caused to another person through your actions?
“It is disappointing that a minority of people continue to disregard the safety of themselves and others, by taking the incredibly dangerous risk of driving after drinking or taking drugs.
“Our message is clear. Never, ever drink and drive. Just one drink can cause a collision. Just one drink can kill. If you drink and drive, you will be caught, you will be prosecuted and you will be punished.”
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