Police have issued a drink driving warning before Christmas, following the arrest of a 25-year-old woman in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire Police said they noticed a car being driven without headlights at around 2.30am on Monday, December 2.

"[It] was enough to raise the suspicions of response officers patrolling the outskirts of Ripon," officers said.

"The officers were on the A61 Ripon bypass when they spotted the black Mini. They stopped the vehicle nearby in Sharow due to the no headlights moving traffic offence."

The force then breathalysed the driver, which they said indicated that she had been drinking.

The 25-year-old woman was arrested and taken into custody where a reading showed she had 93 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - the legal limit is 35 micrograms.

She was later charged with drink driving and bailed to appear at Harrogate Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, January 9.

Police added: "Throughout December, we will be increasing the number of proactive drink and drug driving patrols across the county.

"Using marked and unmarked vehicles and a range of specialist tactics, we hope to intervene and bring drink and drug drivers to justice before they have a chance to bring misery on families as highlighted in the ‘No more empty chairs this Christmas’ campaign launch video.

"Remember, it isn’t just about having an alcoholic drink or taking drugs and getting straight into the car – you can also be over the limit or under the influence the morning after.

"The patrols will be taking place around the clock and static patrols where we set up a roadside check will be in place on various key routes across the county.

"We’re also encouraging members of the public to report drink and drug drivers.

"If you suspect someone, then dial 999 when it is safe to do so with information including their vehicle, registration number and current location."