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Arrests made in the summer drug drive campaign

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15:51 25/08/2022

This week we are paying particular attention to drug driving as part of the national NPCC drug driving campaign.

Now in the second week of the campaign, Roads Policing and Community Policing Team officers are continuing with increased patrols throughout the county, actively stopping drivers who they think could be driving under the influence of drugs.

Sgt Will Ayres from the Road Policing Unit said: “People who gets behind the wheel whilst under the influence of drugs, pose a huge risk to themselves and others.

“Drug driving is a serious offence. It impairs judgement, decision making and slows your reaction time. Both drugs and alcohol stay in your system for a number of hours, so it’s not just the immediate time you need to consider but hours later or even the next morning when you can still be over the limit.”

“As a Roads Policing officer, I’ve seen first-hand the affects drug driving can have. We need to stop these people from getting behind the wheel, but we can’t do this alone. If you know of someone who drives under the influence of drugs or alcohol please report them and help us stop them causing harm to others. No matter if it’s a one off or a regular occurrence there is just no excuse.”

“This week we are continuing to target drivers we suspect are under the influence of drugs so we can remove them from our roads.”

Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson said: “I find it impossible to understand what makes anyone think they’re capable of driving a car when they’re under the influence of drugs. As well as putting themselves at risk, they’re putting the lives of their passengers and the wider public in total jeopardy.”

“National figures show that drug driving is increasing and that since 2014, the number of drivers who’ve died behind the wheel with drugs in their system has increased by 60%.”

“Our Road Policing Unit works hard to make sure these people are apprehended but I want anyone who thinks it’s acceptable to drive under the influence of drugs to think about what they’re doing before they’re either taken off the road in the back of a police car or worse still, an ambulance.”

“Cracking down on this type of behaviour will save lives and make Wiltshire safer.”

If you're convicted for drug driving it can have a massive impact on your life and future. A 12-month driving ban, a large fine, a criminal record, and serious implications for insurance premiums once you can drive again. A criminal conviction for drug driving can also affect your employment, your personal relationships and prevent you travelling abroad to some countries.

Anyone wishing to report an incident of drink/drug driving should call Wiltshire Police on 101 and select option 2 for the Drink Drive hotline or report online at www.wiltshire.police.uk

In an emergency always dial 999. You can also report a crime completely anonymously to Crimestoppers 0800 555111 https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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