Summer Holidays Drink and Drug Driving Crackdown

Police target festival goers and holidaymakers with increased patrols

Polices forces in the UK have launched a new summer crackdown on drink and drug driving offences in a bid to cut the number of accidents caused by people driving under the influence.

A two week operation in Scotland will see more officers out on patrol throughout the country during the latter half of the world cup and at a time when many music festivals, such as T in the Park, and sporting events such as the Open Golf Championship will see large numbers of people take to the roads. Any drivers caught driving under the influence face losing their licence and an automatic 12-month driving ban. The exercise is not just speculative; it has been estimated that about 1 in 9 deaths on roads in Scotland occur in accidents where one or more drivers are over the legal limit for alcohol.

Speaking to the press at the launch of the campaign, the head of road policing for the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland, Chief Constable Kevin Smith said: “Last year, 8,504 people in Scotland were caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is staggering that so many people are willing to risk their lives and the lives of others. From the 5th of July, we will be increasing our road patrols as we begin our annual summer campaign targeting those who continue to drive under the influence of drink or drugs. I hope that this year we will see a vast reduction in the number of people being caught for this dangerous crime. My message is clear; driving under the influence of drink or drugs is irresponsible and risks lives. If we catch you we’ll take away your licence. If we catch you again we can take away your car.”

Claiming compensation after a drunk driving car accident

If you have been involved in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, Camps Solicitors may be able to help you to claim compensation for any injuries you have suffered. Our solicitors have successfully dealt with tens of thousands of claims for people injured in accidents on the road – with some of those accidents being caused by the actions of a drunk driver. So if you are the innocent victim of a road traffic accident caused by a motorist driving under the influence of drink or drugs and you would like to make a civil compensation claim for any injuries you might have suffered and any damage to your vehicle or any other property.