A road policing chief has spoken of his disappointment after a recent spate of drink-driving offences in the north-east.
Police revealed a 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with alleged drink-driving after being caught at more than four times the legal limit on the A98 in the Buckie area.
More than 10 were caught allegedly over the limit across the region, including in Aberdeen, Fraserburgh and Inverurie, last weekend.
Road policing sergeant Colin Matheson said: “It is extremely disappointing and worrying that despite continued messages and enforcement we are still finding people behind the wheel over the limit.
“A number of drivers have been kept in custody after being caught allegedly over the limit and once through the court system they face an automatic ban for a year, a criminal record and could also face a fine or even imprisonment.
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“The safety of all road users in the north-east is a priority for us and we will not tolerate drivers taking the law into their own hands in this way.
“Law abiding motorists and other road users can rest assured that we continue to watch for drink drivers and will always take action against those found to be over the limit.”
Anyone with concerns about a suspected drink or drug driver is urged to contact 101 or 999 if it is an emergency.