POLICE will name and shame those caught drink and drug driving as it launches its summer crackdown today.

Drivers are being reminded that the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be devastating.

Throughout the month-long operation, officers will be requesting breath tests from all drivers involved in road traffic collisions, irrespective of whether or not they suspect an offence.

Drivers can expect to be tested during routine stop checks and if they are stopped for an offence. Field Impairment Tests (FIT) will be conducted on drivers suspected of being unfit to drive through drugs.

During 2016, 880 people were arrested for testing positive for alcohol, refusing to provide a breath test or failing their test by blowing over the legal limit. A further 128 people were arrested for drug driving.

Bridport Police Inspector Neil Wood said: "As we move into summer I would urge anyone who is going out to a social event and will be having a drink to plan how they are going to get home beforehand, please use public transport, take a taxi or nominate a driver will not drink.

“The use of drink and drugs impairs judgement, reduces concentration and delays reaction which all put people’s lives at risk.

"Anyone charged with a drink or drug drive offence will have their name, their court date and their custody image picture released to the media”.