Posted on Tuesday 20th January 2026 in All Road Users
Operation Limit, December’s annual anti-drink and drug drive campaign, has resulted in a total of 369 arrests in Surrey.
Surrey police conducted an intense period of roadside checks in busy town centres and carefully selected routes across the county throughout December.
The nighttime economy, another major concern for residents, was also addressed by police during the campaign.
A total of 167 arrests were made for drug driving as well as 81 arrests for drink driving.
Police employed an intelligence-led strategy, allowing them to concentrate on key areas. This resulted in an 88% increase in the number of arrests, compared to last year.
Chief Inspector Karen Coyne, Roads Policing Operational Command Lead, said: “These results demonstrate the impact of focused, intelligence-led enforcement reinforced by visible presence on our roads.
“Through targeted patrols, proactive stops and roadside testing, we have removed a significant number of impaired drivers from our roads, helping to protect all road users. Every arrest represents a potential tragedy prevented.
“Drink and drug driving ruins lives, not just for those behind the wheel, but for families, passengers and anyone using the road networks.
“Our officers have worked relentlessly during a period of increased risk for serious and fatal collisions involving drink or drugs to keep communities safe.
“While Operation Limit brings increased visibility during the winter period, our patrols and roadside checks continue 365 days a year.”
Both Surrey RoadSafe’s Casualty Reduction Officers and the Vanguard Road Safety Team, made a significant contribution to the overall results.
In 2024, Surrey RoadSafe committed to Vision Zero, aiming to eliminate road deaths in Surrey by 2050. Drink and drug driving is one of the #Fatal5, the top five contributors to death and serious injury on Surrey’s roads.
The partnership produced a unique drink and drug drive awareness campaign to raise awareness and influence better road user behaviour. The campaign ran throughout December and gained publicity in both national and local media.