Following the first weekend of #RU2drunk, nearly 200 people were breathalysed and a third of those refused entry into Torquay’s pubs and clubs, because they were too drunk.

“I’m really pleased with the way the licensed trade in and around the harbour side have bought into the scheme. The level of co-operation shown by them and the door staff has been tremendous” said Torquay’s Chief Inspector Neil Ralph.

“Some of the 65 people refused entry may well have gone onto cause trouble or be vulnerable themselves due to their high levels of intoxication. By ensuring they had nothing further to drink, both them and members of the public have been safeguarded” he added.

The highest recorded reading taken over the weekend was a man who gave a reading of 173ugs/100ml of breath; five times over the drink drive limit of 35ugs/100ml of breath.

“If he had been allowed entry, he most probably would have consumed even more alcohol and potentially been hospitalised had it not been for the skills of the door staff in utilising the breath test equipment to refuse him entry.”

#RU2drunk has attracted much debate on social media sites, with most people supporting the campaign which sees every pub and club in Torquay being equipped with a breathalyser to use for those they suspect are already drunk.

Chief Inspector Ralph said #RU2drunk is a partnership campaign that aims to make Torquay an even safer place to be.