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Police Scotland is increasing roadside checks during a summer crackdown on drink drinkers.

A two week campaign will also involve high visibility patrols to catch those driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Chief Superintendent Andy Edmonston said: “If you drink and drive, you won’t just spoil summer, the effects can last a lifetime.

"Our message is simple – the best approach is none.”

He added: ""Even if you’re just over the limit, you’re still a drink driver in the eyes of the law – there is no grey area.

"This may affect your current and future employment and can have wider implications for other areas of your life including overseas travel.

"If you choose to drink and drive or drive whilst unfit due to the effects of drugs there is a high likelihood that you will be caught."

Police launch drink-drive campaign

5 June 2016  

Scottish justice secretary, Michael Matheson, said: “Since the introduction of the lower drink drive limit attitudes towards drinking and driving are changing.”

“But we know that during warmer weather the chances of going for unplanned drinks can increase and many people may not have thought about their journey home ahead of time.”

“We want everyone to enjoy their summer which is why enforcement campaigns such as this one are essential to tackling the small minority of reckless road users who continue to break the law but also to remind the general public that drink driving is never worth the risk.”