Drink and drug driving crackdown continues as police make six arrests in Bangor over weekend
A crackdown on drink and drug driving by police in North Wales has continued after six arrests were made over the weekend.
It follows a spate of separate incidents of people driving under the influence in the Bangor area over the last few days.
Officers have now warned that enforcement will be stepped up to remind drivers of their responsibilities.
Sergeant Trystan Bevan of the Roads Policing Unit said: “Despite repeated warnings regarding the dangers of drink and drug driving, people are still choosing to risk their own lives and the lives of other road users by taking to the roads whilst under the influence.
“Those arrested on suspicion of drug driving now have an anxious wait for the results of further tests.
“If convicted of drug driving they could face being disqualified, receive a fine, a prison sentence and a criminal record.
“Few people also realise that a drug drive conviction also means greater insurance costs and the possibility of being unable to travel to countries such as the USA.
“Some have also been charged with drink driving and will appear before court over the coming weeks.
“Driving with excess alcohol or whilst under the influence of drugs is not just a criminal offence but also completely unacceptable which risks lives.
“There are no words to describe the devastation caused by drink and drug driving.
“Having to tell someone their loved one has been killed because a driver made the selfish decision to get behind the wheel whilst under the influence is the worst part of our job.”
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