Current timestamp: 20/05/2025 04:48:38
AgeAlertAnonymousAppealsApplicationsApply Or RegisterArea OutlineArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow UpAutomatic DoorsBack ArrowBusinessCalendarCashArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow Down[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-chrome' for 'English (United Kingdom)']ClockCloseContactDirectionsDocumentDownloadDrawDrugExpandExternal LinkFacebookFb CommentFb LikeFiletype DefaultFiletype DocFiletype PdfFiletype PptFiletype XlsFinance[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-firefox' for 'English (United Kingdom)']First AidFlickrFraudGive FeedbackGlobeGuide DogHealthHearing ImpairedInduction LoopInfoInstagramIntercom[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-internet-explorer' for 'English (United Kingdom)']LaptopLiftLinkedinLocal Activity[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-location' for 'English (United Kingdom)']LoudspeakerLow CounterMailMapMap PinMembershipMenuMenu 2[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-microsoft-edge' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Missing PeopleMobility ImpairmentNationalityNorth PointerOne Mile RadiusOverviewPagesPaper PlaneParkingPdfPhonePinterestPlayPushchairRefreshReportRequestRestart[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-rotate-clockwise' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Rss[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-safari' for 'English (United Kingdom)']SearchShareSign LanguageSnapchatStart AgainStatsStats And Prevention AdviceStopSubscribeTargetTattosTell Us AboutTickTumblrTwenty Four HoursTwitter LikeTwitter ReplyTwitter RetweetUploadVisually ImpairedWhatsappWheelchairWheelchair AssistedWheelchair ParkingWheelchair RampWheelchair WcYoutubeZoom InZoom Out

Leave this site

Cookies

We use some essential cookies to make our website work. We’d like to set additional cookies so we can remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.

You can manage your preferences and cookie settings at any time by clicking on “Customise Cookies” below. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our Cookies notice.

Accept cookies Reject cookies Customise cookies

Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can update your cookie settings at any time on the cookies page.

Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can update your cookie settings at any time on the cookies page.

Sorry, there was a technical problem. Please try again.

Skip to main content

Skip to main navigation

Welcome

This site is a beta, which means it's a work in progress and we'll be adding more to it over the next few weeks. Your feedback helps us make things better, so please let us know what you think.

Show me the site

Cambridgeshire Constabulary crest

  • Back to Report

    • Crime
    • Domestic abuse
    • Rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences
    • Road traffic incident
    • Report antisocial behaviour
    • Missing person
    • Fraud, bribery or corruption
    • Spiking
    • Stalking or harassment
    • Lost or found property
    • Lost or stolen vehicles
    • Hate crime
  • Back to Tell us about

    • Tell us about possible terrorist activity
    • How to tell us about something you've seen or heard
    • An existing case or report
    • A procession or event you are planning
    • Filming
  • Back to Apply or register

    • Careers and volunteering
    • Charity collection licences
    • Compensation for victims of crime
    • Firearm, shotgun or explosives certificate
    • Attend a misconduct hearing
    • Pedlar's certificate
  • Back to Request

    • A collision report
    • Intellectual property (IP) licence
    • Compensation for something the police have done
    • Your fingerprints
    • Information: about the police, about yourself or someone else
    • Request an update
  • Back to Thanks and complaints

    • Feedback about the website
    • Complaints
    • Say thanks
  • Your area

Crackdown takes yearly drink drive arrests over 800

Main article content

News
Published: 07:58 03/01/2025

More than 80 suspected drink and drug drivers were arrested last month as part of a force crackdown to make the county’s roads safer.

The campaign in December reminded motorists that drink or drug driving could destroy lives.

A total of 86 drink and drug driving related arrests were made across Cambridgeshire during the month, compared to 91 in December 2023. At least 45 of these have been charged and seven have already been sentenced.

Some drivers lost their licences after being caught over the limit or failing to provide a breath test – an offence treated with the same severity.

They appeared in court and were disqualified from driving for periods ranging from one to four years.

In some cases, drivers were arrested by officers after calls from worried members of the public, while others were involved in crashes and then breathalysed.

Drink Drive Checkpoint

Throughout 2024 there were 812 drink and drug driving related arrests, compared to 781 arrests in 2023 – a four per cent increase.

PC Nick Southern, the force’s casualty reduction officer, said: “I hope our campaign has made drivers think twice about getting behind the wheel while under the influence of drink or drugs, and also highlighted how long alcohol can remain in your system.

“Even a small amount of alcohol can affect your driving ability. If you’re drinking, even if you just have one, arrange another way of getting home.

“It is encouraging to see that some of the arrests during the campaign were thanks to calls from concerned members of the public. This has helped show that however you contact us, your information does make a difference.

“As we highlight at all times of the year, our officers can’t be everywhere, but they could be anywhere. Please don’t gamble with your life or your future by driving under the influence.”

Officers carried out extra roadside checks across the county and a dedicated operation also took place at Cambridge Services targeting fatal five driving offences, vehicle roadworthiness and modern-day slavery.

In addition, 14 pubs and venues across the county signed up to support the campaign by backing the I’m DES scheme, giving free or discounted draught soft drinks to designated drivers.

Calls to the force’s confidential hotline increased, with eight calls in December, compared to five in November. 

hotline crest drink drug drive

The dedicated hotline - 0800 032 0845 - is available 24/7. If someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.

PC Southern added: “Our dedicated hotline is available all year round, not just for Christmas. All calls are taken in confidence and people can report information anonymously. Why not save the number in your phone? One call could save a life.”

For more information about drink or drug driving, the law and the dangers it can cause, visit the force's dedicated web page.

Share

Is there a problem with this page?

Footer navigation

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

  • Contact us
  • Find a police station
  • News
  • Jobs and volunteering
  • About us
  • Campaigns
  • Terms and conditions
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy notice
  • Cookies

Information and services

  • Advice and information
  • Crime prevention advice
  • Accessing information
  • Stats and data
  • Report
  • Tell us about
  • Apply or register
  • Request
  • Feedback

Partners

  • Partner services
  • Police & Crime Commissioner
  • Police.uk
  • Ask the Police

Follow us on:

© Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.