MORE than 170 people across Greater Manchester have been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving during two weeks of action.

Since the start of the month, Greater Manchester Police’s #NonefortheRoad campaign has seen officers breathalysing or drug testing 506 drivers.

Of those, 126 were arrested for being over the legal drink drive limit with an additional 53 arrests made for drivers who tested positive for illegal drugs.

Some drivers have been arrested for testing positive for illegal drugs and then also found to be over the drink drive limit, police said.

Chief Inspector Matt Bailey-Smith from GMP’s Safer Transport Team said: “We know people know the dangers of drink driving – but so many continue to flout the laws and put their own lives and innocent others in danger.

“The selfishness of those who get behind the wheel after drinking more than the legal limit astounds me.

“We will continue to step up patrols across the festive period especially as we get closer to Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve to keep spreading the message that the only way to stay safe is have ‘None for the Road’.

“Hopefully this time next year we will see a drop in arrests, and people will stop flouting the laws before it’s too late.”

You can report any concerns regarding drink and/or drug drivers by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency.