TWO weeks into Cumbria Constabulary’s drink drive campaign and 1.5 per cent of people who have been breathalysed have been over the legal limit.

The Christmas Drink Drive campaign was launched on December 1 and after two weeks 587 people have been breathalysed, with nine people testing positive for driving over the legal limit.

In 2011, after two weeks 684 people were breathalysed, with 15 people testing positive, which is just over two per cent.

Inspector David Bosson, from Cumbria’s Road’s Policing Unit, said: “The figures so far are low, which is good news, but it is still disappointing that people are taking a risk and driving whilst under the influence of alcohol.

“If you are visiting people over Christmas and are a designated driver, don’t risk having an alcoholic drink. Be sensible and leave it until you are not driving anymore. It is easy to make alternative arrangements to get home. Don’t ruin your Christmas or the Christmas of others by making a decision to drive whilst under the influence.”