FIFTY people have been arrested in Lancashire on suspicion of drink or drug-driving over the last week (March 23-March 29).

Lancashire Constabulary said the offenders had made an "active choice" to break the law and hoped the number of arrests would make people think twice.

Sgt Steve Burton, of Lancashire Police’s Tactical Operations team, said: “We know the majority of motorists follow the law and drive safely, but there is clearly a minority who believe the law doesn’t apply to them.

“Those people make an active choice when they get behind the wheel, having consumed alcohol or drugs, to put themselves and other road users at risk of serious injury or even death.

“If you plan drink or take drugs, please do not drive. If you’re still tempted, please think about how you’d feel if it was a loved one of yours who had been killed or seriously injured.

“The law is there for a reason. Breaking it is not worth the potential consequences.”

He added: "We have officers out and about at all times on patrol, stopping vehicles which are being driven suspiciously or erratically.

"We hope these figures send a message that you cannot drink or drug-drive and expect to get away with it.”

Those who are caught drink or drug-driving risk up to six months’ imprisonment, an unlimited fine and a substantial driving ban.

Anybody who causes a death while drink or drug-driving faces up to 14 years in prison.

If you suspect someone of drink or drug-driving, you can notify police online at https://orlo.uk/gWIAy, by phone on 101 or by calling 999 in an emergency.