Police stop 3900 drivers at Taupō checkpoints, 25 processed for excess breath alcohol

Police stopped over 3900 drivers at checkpoints in Taupō over the weekend. Photo / Supplied

Nearly 30 drivers were caught drink driving at checkpoints in Taupō over the weekend.

Police stopped over 3900 drivers over two nights, processing 25 for excess breath alcohol.

"It is incredibly concerning to be locating even one driver with excess breath alcohol," Sergeant Mark Holmes said.

"If you are going to be enjoying a few drinks then make sure you have a plan to get home or a sober driver to assist.

"Drink driving significantly increases the risk of death or injury to drivers, passengers and everyone else on the road.

"This is a reminder that as a community we have a responsibility to ensure we drive safely at all times and do not take any unnecessary risks - getting behind the wheel after drinking is one of those risks not worth taking."

Police's advice to anyone who is in any doubt about whether they're safe or legal to drive after drinking is simple – don't do it.