By John Simpson 20 April 2012
The number of people breath-tested by police officer dropped by 10% in 2010 compared to 2009.
Stats released by the Home Office yesterday indicated that 733,088 people were tested for drug and drink levels in 2010, averaging at 13 tests per 1,000 population.
The figures flag wild fluctuation in frequency of testing across Britain’s police forces. North Wales Police conducted 43 tests per 1,000 residents, while drivers in the West Midlands were subject to a mere one test per 1,000 population.
With one in seven road deaths involving drink drivers in 2010, Brake’s Ellen Booth said it wasn’t good enough.
Senior Campaigns Officer for the road safety charity commented: “It is deeply concerning that breath testing has decreased so dramatically.
“This should be a wake-up call for the Government. We desperately need greater priority given to roads policing by the Government, to ensure drivers are made clear that they can’t and won’t get away with taking abhorrent and selfish risks.
“Our message to drivers is that drinking any amount of alcohol and getting behind the wheel is a risk not worth taking.”
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