Man charged with 120mph drink drive on A9 in cops' crackdown

ELEVEN motorists have been clocked drink driving by police during week one of a summer crackdown.

And one driver, a 38-year-old man, is due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court in connection with alleged drink driving and speeding offences after his car was detected travelling at over 120mph on the A9.

Northern Constabulary have revealed that at the half-way stage in the ACPOS Summer Drink and Drug Driving Campaign, the 11 people caught driving under the influence of alcohol is down on last year’s figures of 14 drink drivers and four drug drivers.

Figures for the first week of the campaign (June 4 –11) show that across Scotland, 111 people have been reported for drink driving.

Offenders stand to lose not only their licence but also their vehicle if they are detected drink or drug driving as part of the vehicle forfeiture scheme.

Northern Constabulary’s Road Safety officer Laura Fisher said: "Whilst it is pleasing to note a reduction in the number of drink/drug drivers caught compared to last year, the message is still clearly not getting out to some people.

"It is disappointing to note that 11 people were dealt with for drink driving offences during week one of the campaign in our force area.

"We will continue to deal robustly with those who engage in this type of dangerous and illegal behaviour, which poses a risk to drivers, pedestrians and other road users."

She added: "I would encourage the public who suspect anyone of driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs to contact Police or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."