Figures released recently by the Association of Chief Police Officers show officers carried out nearly 20,000 more breath tests on drivers compared to the previous year, with 175,000 people stopped and tested during a month-long crackdown in December.
A total of 7,123 drivers were arrested, which across all age groups represented 4.05% of those breath-tested (4.55% in 2011). For drivers under the age of 25, 5.27% of those tested were arrested (5.73% in 2011).
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has welcomed the drop in the rate of Christmas drink-drivers, saying extra enforcement and awareness played a key role.
“It is good news that more tests were carried out and the proportion of drink-drivers was lower than the previous Christmas,” said Kevin Clinton, head of road safety for the RoSPA. “RoSPA is also pleased that a drink-drive television advertisement campaign was repeated as that was not the case in 2011. Enforcement and awareness are key to deterring drink driving."
The Lord Advocate is to refer five cases to the UK Supreme Court for a further ruling as to the scope of the Cadder v HMA decision which was handed down by last October by the Supreme Court. Contact expert criminal defence solicitors in Edinburgh on 0131 557 9151.
New clauses have been added to the latest draft of the Scotland Bill which may permit Scottish criminal appeals to be heard in the UK Supreme Court. Contact 0131 557 9151 for a free initial criminal law consultation.
New figures show that there has been a significant increase in recent years in the number of women in Scottish prisons. Contact McSporrans criminal lawyers for a free initial consultation on 0131 557 9151.
Drink driving case clarifies the scope of Cadder. Contact 0131 557 9151 for a free initial criminal law consultation.
On 22 March 2011, the Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Bill passed its third and final stage through the Scottish Parliament. Contact McSporrans criminal lawyers for a free initial consultation on 0131 557 9151.
A new partnership has been set up to try to prevent crimes against animals in Fife in Scotland. Contact McSporrans today on 0131 225 8813 for free initial advice.
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