The police say that’s nearly double the number of arrests made for drink-driving during the same, pre-Christmas, period.
196 arrests were made in total and more than 8,000 vehicles were stopped as part of the annual Operation Limit.
Convictions for drink-driving can include a 12 month driving ban, an unlimited fine and a prison sentence.
Superintendent Rachel Glenton, head of Roads Policing for Surrey and Sussex, said: “This year we have stopped more vehicles and made more arrests than ever before. That is a testament to the professionalism of our officers who work to keep our roads safe.
“We carried out more drug tests to raise awareness of how illegal substances can stay in people’s bodies for far longer and impair their ability to drive safely.
“Our patrols on the roads continue 24/7, all year round, to catch offenders and prevent them causing serious harm to themselves and other road users.”
Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend said: “Surrey’s fantastic roads policing teams are dedicated to targeting the arrogant and selfish drink- and drug-drivers who pay so little regard to the safety of others.
“The results from this year’s Operation Limit campaign speak for themselves. Across both Surrey and Sussex, thousands of people were stopped, and hundreds were arrested after failing drug wipes and breath tests.
“I’m very proud of the tireless efforts of our officers to prevent tragedies on the roads.
“No one has the right to endanger the lives of innocent people through this entitled, idiotic behaviour.”
