Two drivers caught seven times over drink-drive limit in Scotland
Both motorists were stopped in rush hour in Aberdeenshire
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Your support makes all the difference.Two drivers have been caught seven times over the drink-drive limit in Scotland.
Both motorists were stopped in rush hour, with the first, a 49-year-old man, seven times over the legal limit of 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath.
The following day, a 55-year-old woman was stopped in Bridge of Don and found to be in excess of eight times the legal limit.
Road policing inspector Neil Morrison said those who failed a drink-driving test could face a minimum of a 12-month ban.
"Both of these incidents occurred during the afternoon at busy commuter times of the day when there is increased traffic on the road. Thankfully neither of these drivers were involved in any collisions,” he said.
"Despite strong promotion over the years across the UK about the dangers and risks of drink-driving and the highly-publicised reduction of the Scottish drink-drive limit in 2014, it is still disappointing that some people do think it is safe and acceptable to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking.
"Drink or drug driving is not acceptable and should not be seen as such.
“Police Scotland is fully committed to tackling this inconsiderate, anti-social and potential life-changing behaviour, and will continue to enforce the drink-drive legislation across the region on a daily basis.
"Those who fail drink/drug drive tests can face a minimum 12-month driving ban, a criminal record for a lengthy period and a substantial fine.”
Agencies contributed to this report