Chief Constable James Vaughan QPM MSt (Cantab) joined officers from the Roads Policing Team this week to discuss initiatives put in place to reduce road injuries and deaths on the roads across the force area. These initiatives underpin a proactive approach by the police to prevent accidents caused by motorists who take risks on the roads.

One of the initiatives is an operation known as Op Limit, a national month-long initiative aimed at warning drivers about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The police work in partnership with communities and encourage people to report suspected drink or drug drivers to the police.

As part of December 2024 Op Limit campaign, Devon and Cornwall Police arrested 284 people on suspicion of drink or drug driving.

Of the 178 people arrested on suspicion of drink driving, 79% were male and most offenders were aged between 17 and 45.

On Christmas day, 11 people were arrested on suspicion of drink driving (7 males and 4 females) and 1 male was arrested after testing positive for cocaine at the roadside.

On New Years Eve and into the early hours of New Years Day, 7 people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs.

For the full article please see the Devon & Cornwall Police website here.