Nine Peterborough drivers arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs in one weekend

Nine drivers were caught putting lives at risk in Peterborough over the weekend after being stopped driving under the influence of drink or drugs.
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Officers made all the stops in Peterborough this weekend - and have now urged others to report suspected drink drivers to authorities.

A spokesman for Cambridgeshire police said: “Any amount of alcohol or drugs in your body can affect your ability to drive and hundreds of people are killed or injured each year as a result.

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“Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs risks your life and also the lives of those around you. This includes legal medication prescribed by your GP or hospital as some medications affect your driving ability.

“There is no excuse for driving whilst on drugs or under the influence of alcohol as it creates a feeling of overconfidence, makes judging distance and speed more difficult and slows your response reactions.”

Cambridgeshire police run a confidential 24/7 hotline to report drink or drug driving. Residents can call 0800 032 0845 to make a report.