DRINK and drug drivers are to be targeted in a month-long campaign.

Officers from Hampshire Constabulary and Thames Valley Police’s Joint Operations Unit are encouraging drivers to know ‘it’s not worth the risk’ and not to drink alcohol and/or take drugs then get behind the wheel.

Police officers will be carrying out breath tests, drug tests and field impairment tests at every opportunity until January 1.

The public are encouraged to report drink and drug drivers with as much information and detail as possible so they can be targeted.

On average, 20 per cent of all fatal collisions involve an impairment from drink or drugs. In the Hampshire and Thames Valley region, police catch around 400 drink drivers a month.

Sergeant Scott Kerr, road safety sergeant for Hampshire and Thames Valley Police, said: “I am urging people to plan ahead during the festive season to think about how you’re going to get home and don’t forget about the impact alcohol and drugs can still have the morning after.”

Anybody who knows someone who drink or drug drives should report them on 101 or via CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111.

If the person is an immediate risk, call 999.