By Over 1,000 people stopped for drink and drug driving in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Police have revealed that over 1,000 people have been stopped for drink or drug driving in the county in 2021.
The figures, which stretch from December 2020 to the beginning of December 2021 saw over 800 arrested for drink driving and over 500 for drug driving.
In total, 806 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and 544 who were under the influence of recreational drugs.
The drink drive limit in England is 35 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath, 80 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood and 107 milligrams per 100 millilitres of urine.
There was a rise in drink drivers between the ages 18 to 24 years, 31 to 40 years and 41 to 50 years.
Almost half of the drivers between the ages of 31 to 50 years were arrested, with 49 per cent being detained.
There was also a rise in gender-statistics, with a 19 per cent rise among women and 15 per cent amongst men, compared to 2020 figures.
This increased arrest rate may show that the police are stopping more people before they can cause an accident.
Less drivers lost their lives in 2021 compared to 2020 as Lincolnshire Police told Lincolnshire Live that 22 drivers died in 2021 – compared to 32 in 2020.
There were no fatalities at all in January and February 2021, the first time that has happened since 1985.
The country was under the third national lockdown between January and March 2021, so this may affect figures.
However, 2020 saw two full national lockdowns – one which began in March, ending in June and the second in November.
Lincolnshire Police have urged people to immediately report any suspected drink and drug drivers they see on the road.
They have also told people to stop any person they suspect of having a drink or drug issue from driving and to get them help.
A Lincolnshire Police spokesperson said: “If you are concerned by someone who drives while they are under the influence of drink or drugs, you can call us and let us know.
“There are a number of ways to contact us: By emailing force.control@lincs.police.uk, by calling 101 or in an emergency 999, or through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.”
