The Bermuda Police Service said they remain “resolute in its efforts to combat drink-driving” after two people were arrested over the weekend for related offences.

Both were expected to appear before the courts.

The BPS reported that on Saturday at about 7.30pm, an off-duty police officer saw a man repeatedly stumble while making his way to a motorcycle on Reid Street.

A spokesman said: “The officer approached the man on suspicion that he was under the influence of alcohol and identified herself as a police officer, and tried to discourage the man from driving in his condition.

“The male reportedly became belligerent and attempted to leave the scene on his motorcycle.

“The officer called for assistance and the suspect was subsequently arrested for having care and control of a vehicle while impaired.”

The man was taken to the Hamilton Police Station, where a breath test measured 279 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, more than three times the legal limit of 80mg/100ml.

On Sunday, shortly before 8.45pm, police received a report of a single-vehicle crash involving a motor car that had struck a wall on Warwick Park Road in Warwick.

The spokesman added: “Officers attended and found the female driver still seated behind the steering wheel.

“She was transported to the Hamilton Police Station, where demands for a breath sample were made.

“However, she refused to provide samples of breath for analysis and was arrested for having care and control of a vehicle whilst impaired.”

Martin Weekes, the Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, reminded the public: “Worryingly, too many individuals continue to act in a selfish manner risking their own lives, as well as the lives of others by operating vehicles while impaired whether by alcohol or some other substance.

“They show no regard for the safety and wellbeing of other motorists, pedestrians and other road users.

“One only needs look at the daily newspaper reports of individuals appearing before the courts on DUI charges and being banned from the roads.

“These offences do not happen in isolation. Others were with the subjects and could have prevented them from driving.

“We cannot police our way out of this, this needs to be a community effort.

“Don’t wait until the situation hits home, before you commit to doing the right thing.”