Driving under the influence
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can destroy lives. It slows down your responses, increasing the risk of collisions, severe injury or even death.
Remember, it's none for the road
Alcohol and drugs can stay in your system longer than you think. If you get caught you could face a 12-month driving ban, a criminal record and up to six months in prison.
50%
Almost 50% of roadside drug tests are positive.
1
Just one drink can put you over the limit. So it’s best not to risk it.
70
Blood tests can identify over 70 different drugs.
Drug driving in Scotland
It’s illegal in Scotland, and immediate roadside testing can be carried out at any time.
Drink driving in Scotland
Drink driving ruins lives. Just one drink can put you over the limit.
It's easy to catch drug drivers
It’s easy to catch drug drivers. Police in Scotland now carry drug testing kits and are able to carry out immediate roadside testing for any driver they suspect of drug driving. Almost half of roadside drug tests are positive. Know the rules, keep our roads safe.
Remember, it's none for the road
One drink can put you over the limit, and you can still be over the limit the morning after.
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