DORSET Police’s Christmas drink and drug drive campaign has seen 30 people charged since it began on December 1.

The campaign, which comes to an end on New Year’s Day, has seen officers carry out a crackdown over the festive season with increased patrols and roadside checks, while all drivers involved in collisions have been breathalysed.

Convicted drink drivers, who face at least a fine and lengthy driving ban, are also being named and shamed in the Daily Echo and Dorset Echo.

Inspector Matt Butler of Dorset Police’s Traffic Unit has urged people to call the police on 101 or 999 immediately if they think someone is drink or drug driving, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.