Hendry Disappointed By Latest Grampian Drink-Drive Figures
>> 30 December 2011
Vice-convener
of Grampian Police Joint Board and former police officer Cllr Allan Hendry has expressed disappointment after
Grampian Police saw a 42% increase in the number of drink and drug
drivers over the first three weeks of their Christmas campaign from 36
detections in 2010 to 51 over the same period this year.
Commenting,
the SNP councillor said:
“This is
deeply disappointing, especially after all the warnings and the high profile
launch of the festive drink/drug driving campaign this year. I was further disappointed to note that
nearly 25% of those detected were young men and women aged between 17-25
years of age.
“It was
highlighted during the launch of the campaign, and I certainly stated quite
clearly at that time, that officers of Grampian Police Roads Policing
Department would be extremely active during the festive season and that
individuals who drove whilst under the influence of drink/drugs would be
detected and prosecuted. Sadly it appears the warning has not been heeded
and as a result 51 individuals will find themselves in court with a likelihood
of losing their drivers licence which in turn will impact upon their lives and possibly
their families lives.
“My plea to Grampian motorists is to enjoy the
festivities but to do so sensibly: heed the warnings being given and DO NOT
drink and drive.”
