'Increase in drink drivers' on Derbyshire roads since pubs reopened, say police

Derbyshire has seen an increase in drink drivers on the roads since pubs reopened, police have revealed.

By Sophie Wills
Saturday, 24th April 2021, 2:16 pm

Officers from Derbyshire Dales Response has urged people to be vigilant and report anyone information they might have about drink driving before someone is harmed.

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They tweeted: “We’re seeing an increased number of drink drivers on our roads again now the pubs have reopened.

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Police have urged people to report drink drivers- it could save a life.

"If you have information about a drink driver, call us on 101 or 999. You could save a life.”

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