Over 200 people have been been arrested for drink or drug driving across Staffordshire since late November.

A total of 228 drivers have been arrested following a crackdown by Staffordshire Police to stop drink and drug driving over the festive period.

They explained that 2,117 drivers completed breath tests for alcohol and drug wipes between Monday 24 November 2025 and Monday 5 January 2026.

During this period, 130 motorists tested positive for being under the influence of alcohol, and another 84 were found to have drugs in their system (cannabis and cocaine).

Officers also submitted 69 traffic offence reports for reasons including speeding and improper maintenance.

Chief Inspector Scott McGrath, head of the dedicated road crime team (RCT), which led the campaign, said: "While it's very difficult to accurately measure, we're confident that our robust enforcement efforts over the last month have made our roads safer and, hopefully, prevented more serious or fatal collisions from happening in the first place.

"We target drink and drug drivers 365-days-a-year, but in November and December, we've stepped up our efforts as part of our ongoing work against those putting themselves and others at risk on our roads, which will be continuing at full-swing over the New Year period.

"The inclement weather, darker nights and increased traffic flow show a consistent pattern of increased serious and fatal collisions, often linked to drink and drug driving.

"This type of crime has the capacity to devastate families, friends and loved ones forever, in the blink of an eye.

"We've seen first-hand the damage it can cause and we are determined to act early and hopefully stop these tragedies from happening in the first place."

More information about drink and drug driving and the law around it can be found on the Staffordshire Police website here.