What are Cornwall police doing about drink-driving this Christmas?

Cornwall police are conducting 'morning after' drink-drive operations, stopping motorists to perform breath tests on the day after they have been drinking.

How long does it take for alcohol to leave your system?

It takes the human body approximately one hour to process a unit of alcohol; five pints can take around 15 hours to clear.

Is there a scheme to help designated drivers in Cornwall?

Yes, the 'Lift Legend' scheme offers free soft drinks to designated drivers at over 200 venues across Devon and Cornwall.

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Morning After Drunk Driving Crackdown in Cornwall

21 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Cornwall police conducted morning after drink-drive checks.
Officers tested 20 drivers in Truro, all negative.
It takes the body roughly 15 hours to clear five pints of alcohol.

Morning After Drunk Driving Crackdown in Cornwall

Cornwall police are conducting a series of 'morning after' drink-drive operations throughout the Christmas season. Officers recently set up a roadside testing site in Truro, stopping motorists to administer breath tests.

During a 90-minute period, 20 drivers were tested, all of whom produced negative results. Police highlighted that alcohol processing is slow, with the body taking approximately an hour to clear one unit of alcohol. This means five pints could take around 15 hours to leave the system.