32 drink-drivers caught in one month in Staffordshire

Of the 624 drivers tested on roads across the region, a total of 32 drivers were over the limit.

The scheme was part of a national campaign that saw 5,000 people across England, Wales and Northern Ireland fail roadside breath tests during June's anti-drink and drug driving campaign.

Since the campaign began on June 1, there have been 28 serious road traffic incidents attended by police in Staffordshire.

Of those, 12 were fatal and 14 people have lost their lives and many others have been seriously injured.

The figures were released by the National Police Chiefs' Council and Staffordshire police chiefs said while the local figure is comparatively low, any positive test was one too many.

Inspector Mat Derrick, part of Staffordshire Police's Tactical Support team for roads, said:

"Every year, our officers have to tell families that their loved ones have been seriously injured or even died as a result of collisions caused by drink or drug driving.

"We are committed to reducing the number of people seriously injured or killed on our roads. All drivers involved in road traffic collisions attended by police will be breathalysed and anyone refusing to submit to a roadside test will be arrested and charged."

Compared to last year, fewer people under 25 across the UK, tested positive and police have praised education programmes.

The force also hopes to educate older drivers, who may think they can get away with driving after 'just a couple' of drinks and is warning motorists it is not worth the risk.