Motorists urged not to drink and drive after higher than expected arrests over Christmas

Guernsey Police have called on islanders to think before they get behind the wheel after higher than expected drink drive arrests over the Christmas period.

21 people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol during the 2020 Christmas Drink Drive Campaign.

Breakdown of drink driving arrests:

Guernsey Police say they are very disappointed by the figures and urge the Bailiwick community to play their part in stamping out drink driving.

They have also indicated that tougher measures could be brought in to curb the amount of repeat drink drivers across Guernsey.