North Yorkshire Police's Christmas campaign resulted in 151 arrests between December 1st and January 1st, including 38 people who were behind the wheel at the time of a road traffic crash.
According to the force, statistics show that the number of 38 people has doubled compared to the past two years.
North Yorkshire Police announced that since its launch, it has stepped up patrols to target drink and drug drivers.
A military spokesperson said the first arrests were made within five hours of the operation.
“There is no excuse and our officers are working diligently on each individual case to do everything in their power to prosecute those responsible.”
North Yorkshire Police provided further details, including that the 40-year-old woman had been pulled over twice in 20 days in Harrogate.
Police said she had an alcohol level of 35 micrograms in 100 milliliters of breath, more than four times the legal limit, after being stopped on December 4, and a road test on Christmas Eve that showed her alcohol level was 154% of the legal limit. It is said that he did.
A force spokesperson said: 'She is due to appear at Harrogate Magistrates' Court on January 31.
“Unfortunately, this is just one of several instances during this campaign where children were passengers in the vehicle of a police officer making an arrest for drink or drug driving.
“Between 1 December 2024 and 1 January 2025, a total of 151 people were arrested for drink-driving and drug-driving-related offenses in North Yorkshire.
“Of the 151 people, 102 were arrested for drunk driving offenses and 42 were arrested for drug-related driving offenses.
“Two people were arrested on both drink-driving and drug-driving charges, and 17 people were arrested for failing to provide a roadside specimen.”
Commenting on the findings, Chief Inspector Tom Ibbetson, of North Yorkshire Police's Specialist Operations Unit, said: Actions to protect road safety.
“As part of this year's campaign, we launched a video highlighting how people's thoughtless actions can cause lifelong devastation.
“Despite us sending out this tough message, the figures make disappointing reading, with a significant number of people still making the decision to get behind the wheel while under the influence of drink or drugs. It shows that.
“There is no excuse and our officers are working diligently on each individual case to do everything in their power to prosecute those responsible.
“Although the campaign is coming to a close for another year, our efforts to tackle drink and drug driving continue year-round.
“We will do everything in our power every day this year to target drivers like this who put themselves and others at risk.
“The message is very simple: We will not tolerate this and will relentlessly pursue those who ignore the law and endanger the lives of others.”
North Yorkshire Police released the location of the arrest.
York (34), Selby (11), Ryedale (14), Harrogate (35), Scarborough (20), Hambleton (17), Richmond (11), Craven (9)
The force said 77% of those arrested were men.
A North Yorkshire spokeswoman said more than 40 per cent of those arrested were currently facing charges and were due to appear in court or had already appeared in court in recent weeks.
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