Police expressed concern today at the number of young driversacross Scotland who continue to run the risk of drinking anddriving.
In the two weeks since the festive campaign to crack down on drink and drug driving was launched, almost 150 drivers aged under25 have been caught over the limit.
The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS),which is backing the campaign, said the chances of drivers who hadtaken drink or drugs being caught was greater than ever.
Roadside testing is now carried out by police after all roadaccidents and suspected offences.
Chief Constable John Vine, chairman of ACPOS road policingbusiness area, said: "It is alarming that despite all our messageswarning of the dangers of driving while under the influence of drinkor drugs, young people in particular are failing to pay attention."
The anti-drink drive blitz is also to include adverts on thescreens of popular computer games, in a pilot project announcedtoday.
The adverts will be beamed directly into Xbox 360 games acrossScotland and will appear on billboards as young people play titles such as Need For Speed and Project Gotham Racing.
The Scottish Government is funding the pounds10,000 initiative.
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