Driver in Leicestershire arrested after testing five times over legal drink drive limit

The arrest was made during Leicestershire Police's month long summer drink drug drive campaign.

139 roadside arrests were made last month during Leicestershire Police's month long summer drink drug drive campaign.

This included 91 drink and 32 drug along with 16 drivers who failed to provide a sample.

This total figure is an increase of nearly 40% on the monthly arrest average of around 100.

Jonathan Clarkson, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Road safety Partnership spokesperson said, “This is very disappointing news in terms of road safety, drink drug driving is one of the Fatal 4 offences along with mobile phone distraction, excessive speeding and not wearing seatbelts, which are major contributors to death and serious injury on our roads.

“Getting behind the wheel when you are unfit to do so puts yourself, and the innocent lives of others at risk, and the consequences of a drink drug drive conviction can have long term effects such as a driving ban, a hefty fine, increased car insurance along with potentially losing your job and restrictions on overseas travel.”

About half of the people stopped were in Leicester however the police say that arrests were made across the Leicestershire Police area, including in towns, villages and more rural locations.

Jonathan Clarkson, said: "If you see someone who appears to be a drink or drug driver enter a vehicle to drive away, make a note of the registration plate and the direction of travel and call your local police on 101 or make a make a free and anonymous call to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.”