'Ridiculous' 1,223 driving arrests in 2025
BBCHundreds of motorists were arrested for drink or drug-driving in 2025, according to Lincolnshire Police.
The force said 1,223 arrests had been made so far this year, compared with 1,383 in 2024.
Despite being on-track to recording a slight reduction by the end of the year, Insp Jason Baxter said the number was "ridiculous", as he urged people to think about consequences.
He added: "Everyone knows they shouldn't be doing that [driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs]. The devastation that these actions can cause are just immeasurable."
The latest data was published as Lincolnshire Police launched a December campaign to catch drink and drug-drivers over the festive period, with extra patrols in place.
While instances of drink and drug-driving happen year-round, there are national campaigns that take place in the summer and at Christmas.
Insp Baxter said: "People go to Christmas parties and maybe have too much to drink and drive the next morning or they just have a few at the office party and drive home that evening - people who probably at other times of year wouldn't consider doing it."
He urged people to plan travel in advance and get a designated driver, arrange a taxi home or use public transport.
"The science is there," said Insp Baxter. "It [alcohol or drugs] does impact on your reaction times and ability to drive carefully."
Earlier this month, Simon Outen-Coe, from Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership, said: "If you are one of those individuals who believes this is a safe practice, or frankly just don't care, then just remember – your decision will have a lasting impact.
"It may just be the loss of your job, house and driving licence. In the worst circumstances, it will be the loss of your freedom and the incredible lasting hurt that your selfish actions have had on others."
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