Police Scotland recorded over 16,000 drink and drug driving offences in the last three years, with 5,582 logged in the last year alone, a new investigation has revealed.
The most common age group for those caught driving under the influence of drink or drugs in Scotland in the last year was between 35-44, accounting for 29 per cent of the figures, closely followed by 25-34 year-olds which made up 26 per cent.
What’s more, a staggering 79 per cent of drink-drivers in the region last year were male.
The findings follow the latest data released by the Department for Transport in 2024 revealing that UK drink-driving deaths have hit a 13-year-high. This data and research was gathered by Legal Expert via FOI requests to UK Police Forces.
Scroll through our picture gallery to see the 13 areas of Scotland with the highest number of drink and drug drivng offences recorded between January and November 2024.
5. The Lothians and Scottish Borders
Ranked 4th in Scotland for most drink and drug drivers with a total of 417 offences logged between January 1 and November 31, 2024. Photo: Google Maps
6. Highlands and Islands
Ranked 5th in Scotland for most drink and drug drivers with a total of 383 offences logged between January 1 and November 31, 2024. Photo: Google Maps
7. Ayrshire
Ranked 6th in Scotland for most drink and drug drivers with a total of 381 offences logged between January 1 and November 31, 2024. Photo: Google Maps
8. Tayside
Ranked 7th in Scotland for most drink and drug drivers with a total of 368 offences logged between January 1 and November 31, 2024. Photo: Google Maps