Warning As Drink-Drive Limit Drops

Scotland's new drink drive limit will come into force in just two days' time.

Events are taking place north and south of the border today to increase awareness.

Mobile electronic road signs, informing drivers of the new lower limit, and radio campaigns have also been launched.

Justice Secretary Michael Matheson said: "Scotland will have a new lower drink drive limit from Friday, making our roads safer and saving lives.

“A public information campaign has been running to make sure drivers are informed. Alcohol at any level will impair your ability to drive - even at the new limit you are three times more likely to die in a crash than with no alcohol in your system.

“This will bring Scotland into line with most of Europe. The evidence from the Republic of Ireland which has brought in the same lower limit suggests we will see convictions go down, reductions in drink driving and lower blood alcohol counts.

“We are leading the way across the UK - the new limit has backing from experts, road safety campaigners and the majority of the public north and south of the border.

“When it comes to drinking and driving our advice is simple, it’s just not worth it. Don’t put lives at risk, the best approach is to have no alcohol at all.”