Police appealed to passengers to report drink-drivers

The teenager was one of 12 people reported by Tayside Police in the first week of their summer safety campaign.

Another was allegedly four times over the legal limit, while a 35-year old woman arrested in Dundee was with two children.

Police have repeated calls to motorists to avoid getting behind the wheel while under the influence of drink or drugs.

Every driver stopped by police in Scotland in July will be breathalysed as part of the summer road safety campaign.

Those caught over the limit face an automatic ban of at least 12 months, the risk of a �5,000 fine and six months in prison.

Think twice

As well as the 12 suspected drink-drivers, police arrested a 28-year old man for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs in Montrose.

In total, 73 drivers were reported for speeding, 78 drivers and nine passengers were reported for failing to wear a seat belt and 30 drivers were reported for using a mobile phone while driving.

Tayside Police's head of road policing, Chief Inspector Sandy Bowman, said: "Once again, unfortunately, a number of motorists have failed to heed the warnings despite the publicity in the media.

I urge drivers to leave the car at home if they are going to drink or if they are in any doubt then get a taxi home and don't risk it Ch Insp Sandy Bowman

"The majority of those arrested so far will most likely rely on their car in order to work and without a vehicle they will no doubt be placing themselves at risk of financial hardship.

"Motorists are reminded that if they are stopped for a moving traffic offence, have been involved in an accident or are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, then they can expect to be breath tested.

Mr Bowman also appealed to passengers to avoid putting themselves at risk.

He said: "They should consider their own safety by doing all they can to prevent or discourage the driver to drive.

"They should urge the driver to use alternatives such as a taxi and remind them of the implications of drink/drug-driving such as arrest/fine/disqualification/imprisonment/loss of job, etc.

"The hope is that this campaign will discourage those who might be tempted to drive under the influence of drink or drugs and to make them think twice before getting in the car.

"I urge drivers to leave the car at home if they are going to drink or if they are in any doubt then get a taxi home and don't risk it."