Police launch summer drink-driving campaign

Today, Saturday, sees the start of a four-week police campaign targeting drink and drug driving.

Road Policing Inspector for the Highland and Islands Division of Police Scotland, Neil Lumsden, said: “Drink or drug driving is completely selfish behaviour and those who continue to ignore the law are putting themselves and other road users lives at risk. This just shows the total disregard some motorists have for the safety and wellbeing of other people on our roads.”

He added: “Whatever the occasion, as responsible individuals, we all have a duty to consider the amount of alcohol we consume if we intend on driving. The best advice is to abstain completely — don’t risk it!”

He concluded: “We must all work together to reduce the risk and I would ask anyone with information about a drink or drug driver to contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, where you can remain anonymous.”