Consider the consequences of drink-driving, say police

The police’s annual festive drink-drive campaign was launched today, with motorists reminded of the tough legal and personal consequences of drink driving this Christmas.

According to police, this year’s campaign aims to raise awareness that there is no grey area for drink drivers in Scotland – no matter how little over the limit a driver may be, in the eyes of the law they are still a criminal.

Every month, over 20,000 drivers are stopped by the police in Scotland. Throughout the Christmas and New Year period the message is not to drink anything at all before driving as the risk of being caught is higher than ever before.

A spokesman said: “Every year we raise the issue of drink-driving and every year there are still people who break the law with no consideration for others. Drink or drive, it’s your choice but you cannot do both.”

Should you suspect someone of drink-driving, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or report it to your local police office by dialing 101.