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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joanna Whitehead

Why police will be waiting for drivers departing Aberdeen International Airport

  • Police Scotland has launched Operation Safe Landing at Aberdeen International Airport to tackle drink-driving.
  • The initiative involves an increased police presence, roadside checks, and breathalyser tests for arriving passengers.
  • Authorities are urging passengers to make safe arrangements for their onward journey, emphasising Scotland's strict drink-drive limit and the dangers of impaired driving.
  • The pilot project aims to ensure everyone arriving at the airport gets home safely and may be rolled out to other areas.
  • Drink-driving in Scotland carries severe penalties, including a minimum 12-month driving ban, fines, and potential imprisonment, with 8,568 drink and drug driving offences reported in 2024/25.

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