MORE than one in ten motorists stopped by police are still failing the drink-drive breath test.

Figures released today show police have tested 167 drivers during a summer crackdown on drink driving in Oxfordshire so far this month.

The halfway results show 22 have been caught over the limit which is 13 per cent of all motorists stopped.

Supt Mick Doyle, head of the force's Roads Policing Department, said: "It is extremely disappointing that some drivers are still choosing to ignore our warnings and think it is acceptable to put themselves and other road users at risk.

"The campaign is running until 1 September, and it would be great to see a decrease in the figures in the last two weeks. Drivers should remember however that roadside breath tests are carried out throughout the year. Officers are also required to test every driver involved in a collision, regardless of the time of day and whether they have been drinking or not.

"If anyone is thinking of driving under the influence of drink or drugs they should think twice. If you know of anyone who drinks or takes drugs and drives, call police or call the anonymous Crimestoppers charity hotline 0800 555 111."

Across Thames Valley 664 drivers have been tested by officers and 87, or 13 per cent, tested positive.

The campaign over Christmas 2006 also saw 13 per cent of drivers tested proved positive.

The month-long campaign is part of a national crackdown by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and the Department for Transport (DfT) aimed at reducing the number of people killed and injured on our roads by people who drink and drive.

The campaign is targeted toward those who succumb to the temptation to drive after enjoying themselves at the round of parties and BBQ's that take place during the summer months.

All drivers who provided positive breath tests, refused to provide or failed to provide, face losing their licence for at least 12 months. They could go to prison for six months or pay a fine of up to £5,000.