Banbury woman charged with drink driving

As part of the month-long campaign, those caught driving under the influence of alcohol will be publicly named on the Northamptonshire Police website and social media. This is the fourth time the force has taken such a hard line approach.

A Banbury woman was one of 41 drivers arrested so far this month by police in Northamptonshire.

Police arrested Eelika Yardley, aged 34, of Parsons Piece, Banbury, and have now also charged her with driving whilst over the prescribed limit after being stopped by officers. She will appear before Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, April 29.

Officers from across the force will be targeting those who choose to drink or take drugs and drive in a bid to keep the roads safer over the festive period, and anyone found to be over the limit will face the full force of the law.

PC Dave Lee, from the Safer Roads Team, said: “There is absolutely no excuse or circumstance that could ever justify drink or drug driving – it is exceptionally selfish and reckless. Not only are you risking your own life, but those of innocent road users.

“The majority of people know how dangerous it is to take the risk of driving under the influence and though we share this message every year, I guarantee there will be some who still choose to ignore it. Please don’t be one of these drivers.

“We will be out in force throughout December, ready and waiting to seek strong penalties for all those found to be offending. If you do not want a conviction for drink or drug driving, please make sure your name is not included on our list.”

Since the launch of the campaign on December 1, officers have arrested 41 drivers across the county – 31 for driving while over the prescribed limit for alcohol and 10 for driving while unfit through drugs.

To report suspected drink or drug driving in confidence, call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615 or dial 101. In an emergency, call 999.