Derbyshire Constabulary, West Midlands Police and Crimestoppers have appealed to revellers to report drink-drivers who are over the alcohol limit or under the influence of drugs to the police over Christmas and the New Year period.
Crimestoppers is offering rewards of up to £1,000 for information leading to the arrest and charge of drink-drivers, with the size of the payment dependent on the nature and seriousness of the offence.
Running until New Year's Day, the scheme will see posters placed in pubs and clubs urging drinkers to report those breaking the law.
Crimestoppers is offering the rewards for information leading to the arrest and charge of drink-drivers, with the size of the payment dependent on the nature and seriousness of the offence.
In 2012 almost 4000 drivers were stopped and breath- tested by West Midlands Police over the festive period - with 338 people either failing or refusing to take a test.Inspector Greg Jennings, who is heading up the force’s seasonal drink-drive campaign, said: "Every year it is the same story - people seem to think that it is acceptable to have a few with their family or friends and then get behind the wheel.
"In some cases they would not dream of drink-driving or taking drugs, at other times of the year but they lose their common sense as Christmas draws near. So now, via the charity Crimestoppers, we are asking anyone who is aware of people breaking the law to pick up the phone and report selfish individuals who think it’s OK to drink or take drugs and drive."
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