Police chiefs have backed a month-long campaign targeting those who drink and drive over the festive season.
The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (Acpos) said that, while they support Scottish Government proposals to reduce the alcohol limit, people who plan to get behind the wheel should not drink any alcohol at all.
The campaign will see police officers in marked and unmarked vehicles on the look-out for offenders. Information and intelligence will be gathered on possible trouble-spots and potential drink or drug drivers.
The public are also being urged to help by reporting suspected offenders to the police.
A television and radio advertising campaign is being aired to emphasise the consequences of drink driving.
Deputy Chief Constable Tom Ewing, from Fife Police, said: "Last year we saw 7445 people charged with being over the limit, which is a simply unacceptable figure.
"We will use every means at our disposal to track down those who drive after taking alcohol or drugs and will ensure that they face the consequences."
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