EIGHT people arrested for drink-driving in West Yorkshire have appeared in court.

They were arrested as part of West Yorkshire Police's Christmas crackdown on drink and drug driving.

Four people who appeared in court yesterday received driving bans ranging from 12 to 36 months.

Another four got interim bans – pending pre-sentence reports. 

In the first two weeks of its crackdown, West Yorkshire Police arrested a total of 135 people for suspected drink or drug driving.

Chief Inspector James Farrar, head of the West Yorkshire roads policing unit, said: "The consequences of drink or drug driving can include a fine, disqualification and even a prison sentence.

"But most importantly the outcome could be having to live with the knowledge that you have seriously injured, or even killed, an innocent person.

"My officers are experts in spotting the signs of people driving under the influence and will be relentless in continuing to stop every driver they suspect may be doing so."

In support of the initiative, members of the public are being encouraged to report anyone they suspect is regularly driving under the influence of drink or drugs.

If you suspect someone is driving under the influence of drink or drugs, contact police on 101.