15 people have been breathalysed in a one day vehicle check in Exeter's city centre.
On Friday 19th December Exeter professional Development Unit conducted a vehicle stop check operation in South Street, Exeter aimed at tackling drink driving.
A total of 159 vehicles were stopped in a designated lay-by in South Street, and drivers spoken to. A further 20-30 more vehicles were screened by Officers in South Street that didn't pull into the lay-by.
15 road side breath tests were conducted and the results ranged from 0-18ugs which meant that no driver was over the prescribed limit.
Police said the result was an 'encouraging sign indicating that drivers are heeding police advice.'
A Devon and Cornwall leaflet in relation to the risks of drink driving to all the motorists was provided to all drivers.
Words of advice were given to motorists in relation to minor construction and use offences.
Exeter police said they had numerous members of the public enquiring in relation to the operation and when advised they were 'really impressed and supportive of the operation.'
