MORE than 100 drivers were arrested during a month-long crackdown on drink driving.

A summer campaign against drink and drug driving was launched across the country on June 1 which resulted in more than 5,000 arrests across the country.

In the Durham and Cleveland police areas, a total of 419 tests were carried out during the month with 102 arrests; the high percentage almost certainly due to the vast majority of tests being conducted following a road collision or where the police had cause to believe the driver was unfit through alcohol or drugs.

Inspector Wendy Tinkler, from the Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit said; “People cannot pretend they are unaware of the dangers posed by driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

“This campaign was well-publicised and reinforced with messages on social media, both locally and nationally.

“While it is still disappointing we found more than 100 drivers willing to risk their safety and the lives of others, it demonstrates our efforts in targeting this issue paid off”.

She added: “I urge everyone planning to go out and enjoy themselves to never, ever drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it is simply not worth the risk.”