DRINK DRIVING UP IN SIX LONDON BOROUGHS
Figures obtained by the London Assembly Liberal Democrats show that the number of people charged for drink-driving in Brent, Barnet, Hounslow, Southwark, Hackney and Bexley has risen in the past three years.
This is compared to London-wide figures where charges for positive breath tests have actually decreased by 10% in the same period.
Dee Doocey, Policing Spokesperson for the London Assembly Liberal Democrats said, “The fact that there has been a rise in positive breath tests in these boroughs is deeply concerning. I cannot believe that in this day and age people still think it is acceptable to drink and drive. I urge the authorities to target this issue and soon.
We need to see more drink awareness projects and sensible drinking campaigns to tackle this worrying trend.”
For a look at all London borough statistics on positive breath tests, visit http://myturl.com/0oRAc
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