Police crackdown leads to eight drink driving arrests in Harrogate since beer gardens reopened

By Brogan Maguire
Published 29th Apr 2021, 13:47 BST
Updated 29th Apr 2021, 13:50 BST
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Police say they have made eight drink driving arrests in Harrogate since outdoor hospitality was allowed to reopen on April 12.

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North Yorkshire Police launched its “Be a hero, Stay at zero” campaign as beer gardens reopened earlier this month, in a bid to prevent drink driving.

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As part of the operation, thirty-five suspected drink drivers have been arrested within a fortnight of beer gardens reopening.

Police are cracking down on drink driving.Police are cracking down on drink driving.
Police are cracking down on drink driving.

It represents a 75% increase compared to this time last year.

Officers say they are concerned that so many people have ignored their advice and now face a court appearance.

Roads Policing Sergeant Andrew Morton said: “We’ve already encountered too many people who have ignored our warnings. Our message is simple – if you drink or drug drive, we will catch you.