Police to carry out daily patrols as part of drink and drug driving summer campaign

Police officers will be carrying out daily patrols as part of the force’s summer campaign against drink and drug driving.

The force is also reminding drivers that the legal limit for alcohol is lower here than south of the border after in pubs in England open today but remain shut in Scotland until Monday, when outdoor areas like beer gardens can host customers again.

Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie said: “The chief constable has made it clear that we are asking people to take personal responsibility to do the right thing and remember the purpose of these measures is to aid the collective effort to stay safe, protect others and save lives by preventing the virus from spreading.

“We recognise that people have made significant sacrifices but we would ask them to continue to comply with the regulations and the Scottish Government’s guidance.

“Our officers will continue to engage with the public, explain the legislation and guidance and encourage compliance.

“We will use enforcement as a last resort only where there is a clear breach of the legislation.

“Police Scotland is currently carrying out its summer drink and drug drive campaign, and we have officers out on proactive patrols on a daily basis to deter and detect drink or drug driving.

“Drivers visiting Scotland should also remember that the drink drive limit here is lower.”