Police continue to urge motorists to make a conscious decision to not drive after drinking.
Twenty-nine drivers were processed for excess breath alcohol at checkpoints and during routine traffic stops in the Wellington city area, between 4pm on 31 December and 11am on 1 January.
More than 4000 breath tests were conducted.
Acting Wellington District Commander Inspector Wade Jennings says it is incredibly disappointing to see 29 excess breath alcohol results.
¡°It¡¯s quite frankly an unacceptable decision to drink and then get behind the wheel of a car as you immediately put yourself, your passengers and other road users at risk.
¡°The majority of motorists were doing all the right things, but unfortunately there are still some who made the decision to drive after drinking.¡±
Inspector Jennings reminds motorists to also be aware about driving the morning after drinking. Even with sleep and food, alcohol can stay in a person¡¯s system for longer than they may realise.
Of the 29 drivers, eight were processed between 7am and 10am yesterday.
If you¡¯re in any doubt about whether you¡¯re safe or legal to drive, Police¡¯s advice is simple ¨C don¡¯t do it.
Wellington Police will maintain a visible presence on the district¡¯s roads throughout summer and into 2023 to ensure we all get to where we¡¯re going safely.
Motorists can expect to be stopped anywhere, anytime.
ENDS
Issued by the Police Media Centre