OVER 270 people were arrested during a week-long crackdown on drink and drug drivers in West Yorkshire last week.

West Yorkshire Police supported the national drink and drug-driving enforcement campaign which ran from Monday, August 22 to Sunday, August 28. 

In total, there were 278 arrests, including 126 for driving/attempting to drive whilst unfit through drugs.

There were also 81 arrests for driving/attempting to drive while under the influence of alcohol, and 71 arrests for failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

Chief Inspector Claire Patterson said: “This is a phenomenal number of arrests.

“Every one of these drivers is now facing losing their license and potentially their jobs because of their choice to get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs. 

“No matter how good a driver you think you are, the reality is that drink and drugs impair your ability to drive and by driving under the influence you are putting yourself and other road users at risk.

“Sadly, five people on average are killed on UK roads every day and many more seriously injured.

“During this week of action, we have highlighted the arrests that we have made, but be assured we are taking reckless and dangerous drivers off the roads all year round.”