A TOTAL of 278 arrests were made as part of a week-long crackdown on drink and drug drivers by West Yorkshire Police, the force has revealed.

Of those, 126 were for driving/attempting to drive – or being in charge of a vehicle – whilst unfit through drugs.

Eighty-one people were arrested for driving/attempting to drive, or being in charge of a vehicle, whilst unfit through drink.

And 71 arrests were for failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

Chief Inspector Claire Patterson, of West Yorkshire Police, describes the total as "phenomenal".

She added: "Every one of these drivers now faces losing their licence and potentially their jobs because of their choice to get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs.

"No matter how good a driver you think you are, the reality is that drink and drugs impair your ability to drive. And by driving under the influence you are putting yourself and others at risk.

"Sadly, five people on average are killed on UK roads every day and many more seriously injured.

"During this week of action we highlighted the arrests made, but be assured we are taking reckless and dangerous drivers off the roads all year round."