POLICE will ramp up early-morning checks for drink and drug drivers as part of a week-long campaign in Clydebank.

Police Scotland launched the second summer drink and drug drive campaign to coincide with a time of year when statistics show Scotland’s road users are at their highest risk of being killed or seriously injured because the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Patrols will be stepped up during the campaign as will roadside checks to detect those driving under the influence of drink or drugs.

Police will also be looking out for “well-intentioned” early morning motorists that may still have substances in their system from the night before.

The first campaign in May saw 121 drivers reported for drink or drug driving.

Chief Superintendent Andy Edmonston told the Post: “It is disappointing so many people made the wrong decision earlier this summer and were prepared to put themselves and every other road user at risk. They are now paying the consequences for their actions.

“The fact is that the effects of alcohol do not wear off immediately. Drivers must consider that even if you make alternative arrangements to get home after an event, you could be over the limit the next day, depending upon the amount you have had to drink.

“If you choose to drink and drive or drive whilst unfit due to the effects of drugs there is a high likelihood that you will be caught.”

Anyone with information on drink/drug drivers can contact police on 101.