Five drunk drivers caught in East Riding in just one night
Five people were locked up for drink driving in East Riding on Saturday night.
The drivers, caught on the eve of the new regional campaign ‘Think B4 U Drink’ will appear in front of a court for drink driving - and Humberside Police are urging people to take heed.
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East Riding Roads Policing Inspector Mark Hughes said:
“As you can see from this weekend alone, we have a serious problem with people blatantly driving whilst unfit through drink.
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"Both men and women are the offenders and as the Inspector of all roads policing in the East Riding, there is nothing worse than delivering the most terrible news to a family that their loved one has died in a road traffic collision. But to then add, the killer was a drink driver- it is devastating.
“Driving under the influence of drink and/or drugs can significantly impair the ability of any driver, which can often result in severe consequences. The role of police officers across Humberside, this winter is to educate drivers and change the attitudes of those who think it is ok to use the road after drinking or taking drugs.
The five drivers caught in the East Riding on Saturday were:
A 33-year-old Hull man stopped at 4.45am on Saturday 17 November seen by officers driving car in an unfit manner along Kings Street, Cottingham. Road Side breath test positive. Arrested, charged and detained for court Monday 19 November.
A 34-year-old Bridlington woman stopped at 11.40pm on Saturday 17 November by officers on Dock and Duck Lane, Beverley. Road Side breath test positive. Charged and released on bail to appear at Beverley Magistrates court in December.
A 53-year-old Selby woman stopped by police at 10.50pm on Saturday 17 November, after the car was seen to swerve across Ilkeston Avenue in Goole. Road Side breath test positive. Charged and released on bail to appear at Beverley Magistrates court in December.
A 31-year-old Bridlington man refused road side breath test at 5.00 am on Saturday 17 November after the car he was driving was involved in a single road traffic collision and came to rest in a ditch on Meaux Road, Wawne. Arrested, charged and detained for court Monday 19 November.
A 25-year-old Hull man stopped at 5.45am on Saturday 17 November after officers saw a vehicle being driven erratically along Hallgate, Cottingham. Road Side breath test positive. Arrested, charged and released on bail to appear at Beverley Magistrates court in December.
Inspector Hughes added: “I would like to continue to ask for the public to help support the police in our attempt to crack down on those who drink drive, by reporting offenders to police. Each year people come forward and pass on information which enables officers to catch those who break the law, quickly and efficiently."
The Think B4 U Drink campaign is run by a number of agencies, including Humberside Police, NHS, Humberside Fire and Rescue and Safer Roads Humber.
Anyone who wish to report a person suspected of driving under the influence of drink and/or drugs can do so by calling Humberside Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Comments
by Mildred
Friday, December 07 2012, 2:41PM
“I can't understand why some comments on here have been red flagged. The answer IS more visible Police, longer (lifetime ??) bans, and for a change in legislation meaning Police can routinely breathalyse anyone in charge of any vehicle without having to have grounds (if you haven't done anything wrong, you have nothing to hide, and no reason to refuse something that will take no more than a couple of minutes.”
by bulldog60
Wednesday, November 21 2012, 7:44PM
“its human nature --people will always brake the law sadly its only a few who get caught, common sence should prevail , if your going to drink and drive please let me know , so I can stay at home”
by AstynomiaKats
Wednesday, November 21 2012, 7:15PM
“Matthew Grove needs to stop the spending on greed cameras and spend on Traffic Police - no speed camera ever caught a drunk driver.”
by scarter65
Wednesday, November 21 2012, 2:29PM
“How many off duty Old Bill where done this time do you reckon?”
by Clem_
Wednesday, November 21 2012, 2:04PM
“I have never seen so many 'reds' associated with one posting as there are here. A record harvest.”
by jackboo2011
Wednesday, November 21 2012, 8:17AM
“if your caught drink driving you should have your face in the paper hall of shame just before you are sent to prison for 2 years , how many would risk it then”
by Dolly_me
Wednesday, November 21 2012, 7:43AM
“Cannot believe that all the comments have red negatives! Obviously someone likes a tipple before driving their car! My best friend was killed by an
Inexperienced new driver NEVER MIND A DRUNK!
It is usually those drunken bums who come out unscathed!”
by hulltony
Wednesday, November 21 2012, 4:03AM
“stupid idea getting behind the wheel in drink but what do Humberside police want? A chufty badge, its your job end of.”
by Crabapple
Tuesday, November 20 2012, 2:45PM
“I'm sure there must be a group of misfits who ,every day trawl through HDM 's comments page a d give every comment a red arrow if said misfit doesn't agree with it . Seriously do you not aspire to be anything in life other then a freak behind a computer ? The mind boggles !
Drink drivers do us all a favour , when you drink drive make sure you plough your car into the nearest tree or better still the river Hull , seriously who would drink drive ?!”
by YorkieTed
Tuesday, November 20 2012, 10:37AM
“Stupid idiots! If they don't know the risks of drink driving by now they must be living in a bubble so deserve to be banned just for being stupid. They should all get a lengthy ban, and I've no sympathy for them.”