One motorist was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving 15 times in three months

One motorist was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving 15 times in three months

Saturday night and Sunday mornings were peak period for drink-driving arrests but the report stated: 'Intoxicated drivers are detected at all times on all days of the week'. Stock picture

A motorist was stopped 15 times on suspicion of drink-driving in just one three-month period, prompting calls for tougher action on repeat offenders.

The latest annual report by the Medical Bureau of Road Safety said the case was “concerning”, with its analysis showing that alcohol was still the most frequently detected intoxicant in drivers.

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