Police on Arran have renewed warnings to motorists not to risk drinking and driving.
A festive period crackdown has already started.
Sergeant Bob MacKay confirmed that officers are carrying out random checks to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs until the first week of January.
He also sent a message to licensees to ensure drivers do not exceed the drink drive limit.
Sergeant MacKay said: ‘No one wishes to share the road with impaired drivers who present a risk of injury to themselves and others. I would urge anyone who sees a drink or drug driver to contact the police or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
‘Licensees on the island also have a responsibility to ensure that their customers are not driving over the limit.’
Sergeant MacKay added: ‘There is no excuse for drink driving and we will breathalyse everyone involved in a road traffic crash as a precaution.’
The police emphasised that the consequences of drinking and driving could be far reaching. Aside from causing injury or death to another person it results in an automatic ban.
People should also consider the effect that a ban will have on their employment and their way of life.
Drivers face up to 14 years in prison if they kill a person while over the limit.
•A 51-year-old Lochranza man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving on Tuesday night. Police say they are awaiting laboratory results before taking the matter further.
