Drink drivers targeted in festive campaign
POLICE have vowed to use all means at their disposal to track down those who drink and drive this festive season.
The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland is backing a four week festive safety campaign, starting on Monday.
The campaign targets those who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs and Northern Constabulary officers will be carrying out high-profile patrols across Caithness in marked and unmarked vehicles and will conduct static checks whilst acting on information from the public in targeting known offenders.
Head of the force’s road policing unit, Inspector Neil Lumsden, said whilst senior officers support any plans to reduce the drink
He said: “There are still motorists who are prepared to risk not only losing their licence but also their family life as the consequences of drink
“Those who flout this law are likely to receive a fine and could lose their driving licence for at least a year, with repeat offenders and those who give a high reading risking losing their vehicle.”
Being caught drink or drug
Police are urging the public to help end the scourge of drink and drug driving by reporting suspected offenders to Northern Constabulary on 0845 600 5703 or to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.