Archive picture. A drug drive stop.
- Credit: Essex Police
Essex Police made 283 drink and drug driving related arrests over the festive period.
Between Tuesday, December 1 and 6am on Saturday, January 2 they made 139 drug driving arrests, 118 drink driving arrests, and 26 arrests for failing to provide a specimen.
Temporary Chief Inspector Emma Bullock, head of roads policing, said: “Sadly we continue to see people their safety and those of other road users at risk.
“Driving with alcohol or drugs in your system can have a significant impact on your ability behind the wheel. We know that in many cases drug drivers are habitual drug users – it’s part of their daily routine.