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Dec 2021
North Yorkshire Police launches Christmas drink and drug drive campaign
North Yorkshire Police has launched its Christmas campaign to tackle drink and drug driving.
The campaign, which runs until January 1, will see traffic officers conduct around the clock patrols and breath testing.
Every year, about 1,400 people are arrested across the county for drink and drug driving. The number increases during the festive period.
Sergeant Andy Morton said:
According to a police press release, there are often misconceptions about how much you can legally drink and drive. The legal limit is different for everyone, depending on factors such as age, size and the type and amount of alcohol being consumed.
In England, the blood limit is 80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. But police advise people not to drink and drive at all.
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York and North Yorkshire Road Safety Partnership is working with the police, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and other partner agencies to warn motorists of the dangers of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
North Yorkshire County Councillor Don Mackenzie, executive member for access, said:
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