Ten charged with alleged drink driving in North East
A number of people have been charged in relation to alleged drink driving offences across the North East last weekend.
In total, 10 drivers have been charged following the weekend with three expected in court today.
Among the incidents, a 47-year old woman was charged in relation to drink driving after being stopped in the Blackburn area on Saturday 20th January.
A 22 year old woman was charged in relation to drink driving after being stopped in the City Centre area of Aberdeen during the early hours of Monday 22nd January.
Inspector Neil Morrison said: "Whilst the vast majority of road users adhere to the anti-drink drive message, there remains a hard-core who continue to ignore the risks. This anti-social and potentially dangerous behaviour is unacceptable.
"Drink driving will not be tolerated and our message is clear, if you are planning to have a drink make sure you have arranged an alternative method of transport home. Alcohol can affect people differently and even a small amount can put you over the drink drive limit.
"The consequences of drink driving are far reaching; risk of injury, loss of licence, loss of income, not to mention the social stigma. Don't put yourself or others in danger and don't put yourself at risk of a criminal record."