Police are concerned about the summer period

"Last year we were especially worried that young people in particular were becoming less inclined to think of drink-driving as being socially unacceptable.

"We looked at this area in depth, targeted resources and thankfully appear to have met with considerable success although concerns about the number detected in this age group this weekend will undoubtedly make us look at this area in considerable depth again."

Police in Fife wanted to make roads in the region as safe as possible, Inspector Thomson went on.

"With the advent of summer there will be barbecues, parties and other social events.

"And while drivers must accept their responsibilities and stay within the legal limits, those hosting such events should also think long and hard before putting others at risk through serving overly generous measures, for instance, or tempting someone to have another drink when it is patently unnecessary or avoidable."