Operation Limit: over 900 stops and 100 arrests made at the halfway point

We have carried out over 900 stops and made over 100 arrests for drink and drug driving since the start of Operation Limit on 1 December.

The festive season is now in full swing with many Christmas parties going on all over Greater Manchester and people winding down for the year.

The operation will continue until 1 January where we will have stop-check sites throughout Greater Manchester testing drivers on the roadside for drink and drug driving.

This operation forms part of Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s Vision Zero strategy that aims to eliminate road death and life-changing injury by 2040.

To date we have carried out over 900 roadside checks, performed 824 breath tests and made 69 arrests for drink driving and 55 arrests for drug driving.

The legal limit for alcohol in breath tests in the UK is 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath. In one case, someone blew 168 on the roadside – almost 5x the legal limit.

These checks are being carried at all times of the day, including early mornings and late nights. Many people believe the morning after you may be fit to drive, but this is not always the case.

We urge all drivers to make responsible choices this festive season. We have a zero-tolerance approach to this issue. Together, we can make Greater Manchester’s roads safer for everyone.

The road conditions are worse over the winter and we advise everyone to take extra care when driving.

If you are concerned someone is going to drink or drug drive, report it immediately by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, you can report any information anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

More information about drink and drug driving can be found here: Alcohol and drug driving | Greater Manchester Police

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