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Gwent Police drink and drug driving campaign sees two percent test positive

News | | Published: 17:00, Tuesday August 12th, 2014.

More than 1,350 motorists were tested by Gwent Police as part of this year’s All Wales Summer Anti Drink/Drugs Driving Campaign.

Of those tested, just 32 tested positive in the month-long campaign held in June.

Across Wales, the number was 358 out of a total of 15,485 breath tests.

The South Wales Police area had the highest percentage of positive tests with 144 out of 2,248.

Superintendent Paul Evans, of Gwent Road Policing, said: “Although a minor percentage of the driving public tested positive or refused/failed a breath test, it is very disappointing to see that 32 people are still willing to risk their lives and those of other road users by choosing to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs – the consequences of which can be extremely serious and far-reaching.

“In the least, those arrested risk being issued with a lengthy driving ban, facing imprisonment and losing their jobs. It’s important to stress though that the work does not stop here. Any amount of alcohol affects your ability to drive, campaigns such as this raise awareness and we will continue to target those breaking the law as part of daily policing.

“Anyone with information about people drinking and driving should call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

2 thoughts on “Gwent Police drink and drug driving campaign sees two percent test positive”

  1. Paul. says:
    Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 12:51

    The number caught driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs seems very low, virtually every time I venture out onto the roads I encounter a driver veering all over the place, swerving from left to right, unable to keep the vehicle in a straight line and constantly drifting onto the wrong side of the road……or are they simply trying to avoid the potholes.

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  2. Jim Shoka says:
    Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 17:23

    I agree Paul, the number caught does seem low, especially when compared with these statistics of the UK – http://www.showplatesdirect.com/uk/blog/drug-driving-and-the-consequences/
    But the Police need to campaign and raise awareness of drug driving just like they do with drink driving. That way they might even eradicate it completely and give us safer roads all round.

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