Amesbury operation targets drink and drug drivers

Tuesday, 12 December 2023 00:00

Wiltshire Police officers in Amesbury carried out an operation targeting drink or drug drivers in the area on Saturday night.

The operation was part of their annual Christmas Drink/Drug Drive Campaign, which runs throughout December and sees our Roads Policing Unit, neighbourhood teams and special constabulary stepping up patrols alongside the Road Safety Partnership to target those who get behind the wheel of a car having drunk alcohol or consumed illegal drugs.

During Saturday night, officers dealt with three drivers for having no MOT, one for driving a vehicle with defective tyres, three for having no insurance and one driver for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition.

One driver was dealt with for driving whilst disqualified.

Three vehicles were seized, and one vehicle was issued a prohibition notice.

PC Mike Handscomb said: “It’s really important that road users are ensuring their vehicles are road legal and safe before making any journey, and at this time of year when driving conditions can be more challenging with adverse weather conditions, it’s more important than ever.

“We will continue to conduct patrols on our roads over the coming weeks – we know people will be out and about to celebrate Christmas parties and we’d urge everyone to think ahead and plan their journey home. Drinking or taking illegal drugs and getting behind the wheel of a car is just not worth the risk.”

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