A TOTAL of 57 people were caught for drink and/or drug driving offences in Fife during Police Scotland's annual festive drink driving campaign.

There were 28 people who were found to be over the drink-drive limit, and 12 people were stopped when under the influence of a controlled drug during the campaign period from  December 1 to January 2.

Nine failed to provide a breath, blood or urine specimen at the police station, four people failed to provide a breath specimen at the roadside, and two people were found to be in charge of a motor vehicle while over the drink-drive limit.

One driver was found to be driving while unfit through drink or drugs and one person was in charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink or drugs.

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Across Scotland, the number of roadside tests carried out by police officers increased by 21 per cent compared to the previous year.

The proactive work took place across Scotland as officers responded to concerns, carried out targeted patrols and organised road checks.

Across the country, there were 3,219 breath tests – compared to 2,568 in 2022 – and 481 drug wipes.

Detected offences increased by 15 per cent, from 722 in 2022 to 831 in 2023.

Chief Superintendent Hilary Sloan, head of Road Policing, said: “We are relentless against drivers who choose to take alcohol or drugs and put the safety of others at risk.

“The Christmas and New Year period brings a focus on this type of offending and the work carried out by officers to deter and detect drink and drug driving will continue throughout the year, alongside our road safety partnerships.

“I would like to thank everyone who did the right thing by contacting Police Scotland to tell us about potential offenders and I would encourage people to keep reporting.

"Intelligence-led activity is a vital part of what we do and you could save a life.

“The influence people can have on their family and friends who might be considering driving after drinking alcohol or taking drugs can be crucial.

“We all have a responsibility to improve road safety.”