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Cumbria Police Arrest Three Drivers in Ongoing Road Safety Crackdown

Operation Spotlight targets dangerous driving behaviors across Cumbria, with arrests over the weekend pending further investigation.

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Overview

  • Operation Spotlight, a month-long campaign by Cumbria Police, focuses on reducing dangerous driving behaviors known as the Fatal Four.
  • Three drivers were arrested over the weekend for suspected drink or drug driving offenses during roadside checks.
  • A 31-year-old woman in Carlisle failed both a breath test for alcohol and a drug wipe and was released under investigation pending blood test results.
  • A 21-year-old man in Silecroft was arrested for suspected drug driving and cannabis possession after failing a drug wipe for cannabis.
  • A 19-year-old driver on the A590 at Witherslack failed a drug wipe and was also released under investigation as blood test results are awaited.