December’s focus is about reinforcing this message at a time when people are out celebrating the festive period and office parties are at their peak, say police.
This road safety campaign warns people of the consequences of driving with alcohol or drugs in their system and spells out the penalties if they are caught.
Under Operation Limit, officers will be carrying out extra patrols with checkpoints at key locations for breathalyser testing, as they did yesterday at the Grandstand in Lincoln.
Inspector Jason Baxter, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “Enforcement against drink and drug driving is part of our daily business and something we do year-round.
“Operation Limit is about focusing these efforts throughout December. We are reminding drivers of the consequences of being over the limit, which can include a hefty fine, a driving ban, and a criminal conviction.”
Insp Baxter explained why this is being done:
“We want the threat of being caught to act as a deterrent, as well as ensuring that the people using our roads are fit to do so.
“It’s a potentially deadly risk to take, with an average of 1,899 people killed or seriously injured each year on UK roads as a result of drink or drug driving alone.
“This campaign is about making Lincolnshire’s roads safer and ensuring that people make the right decisions. If you are out drinking, make sure you have a plan to get home safely – arrange a taxi or have a designated driver. Please also consider that you could still be over the limit the following morning. If in doubt, don’t get behind the wheel!”
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