More than 50 north motorists arrested during festive road safety campaign By Alan Hendry Published: 15:00, 16 January 2021
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Police have expressed dismay after it emerged that more than 50 motorists had been arrested for either drink or drug driving in the Highlands and Islands over a month-long period taking in Christmas and New Year.
Twenty-four people were arrested for drink driving and 27 for drug driving across the divisional area during the festive campaign â prompting a renewed warning about the catastrophic consequences of taking to the road while under the influence.
Highlands police reinforce safety message after 51 people arrested for drink and drug driving offences By Louise Glen
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Updated: 16:18, 14 January 2021
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Police in the Highland and Islands are re-enforcing a strong road safety message after the recent festive drink and drug drive campaign which saw 24 people arrested for drink driving and 27 arrested for drug driving across the divisional area.
Highland police inspector Donnie Mackinnon called the figures disappointing, saying consequences of driving under the influence had catastrophic consequences.
Inspector Mackinnon from the Road Policing Division based in Dingwall said: âIt is extremely disappointing to see that there continues to be a number of people who knowingly take risks and place themselves, and others in danger.