“A national police operation is launched to remind motorists of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Enforcing the drink and drug drive law is a year round commitment for us and takes place across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire 24/7 to support the Safer West Mercia Plan.

However, in the run up to Christmas we will be further reminding motorists of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs as part of a national police enforcement operation OpLimit.

In the last three years, 23 people have died and 154 have been seriously injured in collisions across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire where alcohol has been listed as a contributory factor. A further 12 people have been killed and 68 seriously injured in collisions where drugs have been involved.

Whilst the vast majority of drivers do the right thing, across the three counties we arrested 156 people in the run up to last Christmas for being over the limit whilst behind the wheel.”

Read further from the West Mercia Police (UK, December 2023) and visit Wenlock Spring