Drivers pass roadside breath tests on first day of drink-drive campaign

The first roadside checkpoint of this year’s Christmas drive-drive campaign – Operation Limit -  took place at South Park, Lincoln, earlier this week.

A total of 38 drivers were pulled over and breathalysed, but none were over the limit for alcohol.

However, six tickets were issued for speeding, one for failing to stop at a red light, one for a bald tyre and three for mobile phone use.

“Through this road safety campaign, we are warning people of the consequences of driving with alcohol or drugs in their system and spelling out penalties if they are caught,” said a police spokesperson.

“We were greeted with support from the majority of drivers and we would like to say thank you for your patience and understanding why we are doing this.

“Under Op Limit, officers will be carrying out extra patrols with checkpoints at key locations around the county for breathalyser testing.”