A London-wide crackdown on drink-driving has been launched.

There were 884 collisions involving drink or drug-driving in just a two-week period across the UK last December.

This month officers from the Met's Road and Transport Policing Command will be targeting drink and drug drivers with dedicated patrols and facilitating voluntary breath tests with members of the public.

Inspector Neal Donohoe, from the Roads and Transport Policing Command, said: "Ahead of the Christmas season, London has been placed under Tier 2 (high alert) restrictions which means certain pubs and bars will be open again.

"There is more temptation to drink or drug drive at this time of year, but please avoid it at all costs. It could cost you your licence and you could potentially take your own, or somebody else's life.

"This is so easily preventable by simply not getting behind the wheel under the influence of drink or drugs."

Drink and drug driving is dangerous and increases the chance of causing an accident and potentially killing or seriously injuring yourself, another road user or a pedestrian. Stay safe and act responsibly this winter.

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