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07/01/2003
NI drink-driving detections up on previous year
The number of motorists caught drink-driving over the Christmas period in Northern Ireland has seen a sharp rise compared to the previous year.
A total of 396 drivers were found to be over the limit during the Christmas period, an increase of 31.
PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Duncan McCausland expressed his disappointment at the figure and said that the latest campaign had centred on the human cost of drink driving: "The vast majority of right thinking people realise that drink-driving is shameful and unacceptable.
"However, there seems to be an irresponsible minority who ignore all advice and warnings. That is why the detecting of drink driving is a priority for police indeed an all year round priority".
The figure was part of the latest anti-drink driving campaign which included motorists who were unfit to drive, or who were unable or refused to give a sample.
(MB)
A total of 396 drivers were found to be over the limit during the Christmas period, an increase of 31.
PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Duncan McCausland expressed his disappointment at the figure and said that the latest campaign had centred on the human cost of drink driving: "The vast majority of right thinking people realise that drink-driving is shameful and unacceptable.
"However, there seems to be an irresponsible minority who ignore all advice and warnings. That is why the detecting of drink driving is a priority for police indeed an all year round priority".
The figure was part of the latest anti-drink driving campaign which included motorists who were unfit to drive, or who were unable or refused to give a sample.
(MB)
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