Police can now inspect without the need for 'reasonable suspicion' of an offence
Hundreds of drivers have been caught using new police powers to conduct random breath tests in Northern Ireland.
Since the legislation changed in November, officers can now carry out the inspections without reasonable suspicion of an offence.
Previously, a car would only be pulled over if it appeared the driver was under the influence.
PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd says the number of drunk drivers arrested in the first week of the crackdown was up 45% on the same period in 2015.
Northern Ireland has highest infant mortality rate in UK, paediatricians warn
Petrol bombs thrown at police during ‘disgraceful’ disorder in Londonderry
Firefighters tackle blaze on Queen’s Island in Belfast
Man dies following road collision in Lisburn
Mental health assessment to be carried out on teenage boy charged with murder
Comments
Add a comment