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Apr 2021
Drink-drive arrests up 75% since beer gardens reopened
Thirty-five suspected drink drivers have been arrested by North Yorkshire Police within a fortnight of beer gardens reopening.
The number represents a 75% increase compared to this time last year.
Those arrested include eight people in the Harrogate district. The only district with more arrests was York, with 11.
North Yorkshire Police launched a “Be a hero, Stay at zero” drink-drive campaign to coincide with pubs reopening on April 12.
It urged people thinking of going for a drink to use public transport or select a designated driver.
Roads policing sergeant, Andrew Morton, said:
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