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Most 'would report drink-driving relatives'

(03/12/2008)

Festive drink-drivers in Scotland are likely to be shopped by their nearest and dearest, according to a new poll.

The Road Safety Scotland research found 53% of people would tip-off the police or Crimestoppers if they thought members of their own family or friends were drink-driving.

Some 70% said they'd report a stranger.

Of those who wouldn't report someone close to them, most said they'd confront the person themselves.

In all, only 2% of people felt drink-driving was none of their business.

Crimestopppers said it sees a 44% spike in drink-driving calls at Christmas time.

Scottish police say they will breathalyse anyone stopped for any moving traffic offence, such as running a red light, or not wearing a seatbelt.

Scotland transport minister Stewart Stevenson said: "This research shows that Scots across the country have had enough of the excuses and it is really encouraging to see they are prepared to take a zero tolerance approach - reporting strangers, family member or friends for drink-driving."

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