CHESHIRE POLICE TARGET DRINK DRIVERS

ACPO launched its anti-drink and drug driving campaign last Friday 29th November, which will focus on the consequences of drink driving, people driving the morning after a night of drinking and having designated drivers.

Road safety messages will be delivered through a series of initiatives across Cheshire and will run alongside the national campaign by ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers).

Last winter, there was a rise in the number of people breathalysed within Cheshire − 3273 compared to 3089 in 2011 − although those providing positive tests was down.

ACPO national roads policing lead, Deputy Chief Constable Suzette Davenport, said: “Drink driving is entirely avoidable, there is no excuse and no good reason. If you choose to drink and drive, you face a