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Scottish Sun
20 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Scots holidaymakers to be tested for booze before they drive off from airport in cop crackdown
There will be an increased police presence at the airport, and officers will engage with arriving passengers BEVY CHECK Scots holidaymakers to be tested for booze before they drive off from airport in cop crackdown Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COPS are set to breathalyse holidaymakers returning to Scotland as part of a new drink-drive crackdown. In a first for the country, police will test the booze levels of some passengers driving off after landing at Aberdeen International Airport. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Police will soon be breathalysing holidaymakers returning to Scotland Credit: PA:Press Association 3 The pilot project will be trialled at Aberdeen International Airport Credit: Alamy 3 Police Scotland is launching Operation Safe Landing The Operation Safe Landing scheme is a joint initiative between Border Policing and Road Policing officers and could be rolled out to other areas. Authorities are urging people who choose to drink alcohol on their flight to make arrangements for safe onward travel from the airport to their final destination. There will be an increased police presence at the airport and officers will engage with arriving passengers, conduct roadside checks and carry out breathalyser tests where appropriate. Border Policing Inspector Kelly Manson said: 'We understand that for many, a drink on a flight can be part of the holiday experience. 'However, the legal drink-drive limit in Scotland is strict. "And the effects of alcohol, coupled with potential travel fatigue, can significantly impair a driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely. Drink-driving kills and seriously injures people. The decision can be life-changing for you and the people around you Steve Manson 'Operation Safe Landing is about ensuring everyone arriving at the airport gets home safely, without putting themselves or others at risk. 'This pilot project will be evaluated with a view to rolling it out to other areas.' The penalties for drink-driving in Scotland include a minimum 12-month driving ban, a fine of up to £5,000, a criminal record and in some cases, a prison sentence. Road Policing Inspector Steve Manson said: 'We are committed to prioritising road safety and our officers are out every day educating road users and carrying out enforcement. Scotland Lifts 44-Year Football Booze Ban: Inside Ayr United's Historic Pilot Scheme 'If you choose to drink alcohol on your flight, please make safe arrangements for your journey from the airport. 'Drink-driving kills and seriously injures people. "The decision can be life-changing for you and the people around you. 'We're asking everyone to take responsibility and help us save lives.' Robert Paterson, head of operations at Aberdeen International Airport, welcomed the launch of Operation Safe Landing. He said: 'Passenger safety is always a key focus for us, and this initiative supports that goal by encouraging responsible behaviour when travelling. 'We understand that holidays are a time to relax, but it's important that everyone considers how they'll get home safely. 'We're pleased to work alongside Police Scotland to help raise awareness and ensure Aberdeen International Airport remains a safe and supportive environment for all travellers.'
Scotsman
a day ago
- Scotsman
Police announce plan to breathalyse passengers leaving Scottish airport
The pilot project could potentially be rolled out to other areas. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Operation Safe Landing, a joint initiative between Border Policing and Road Policing officers, has been launched to prevent drink-driving among holidaymakers arriving at Aberdeen International Airport. There will be an increased police presence at the airport and officers will engage with arriving passengers, conduct roadside checks and carry out breathalyser tests where appropriate. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Police say that the pilot project launched at facility in Dyce could potentially be rolled out to other areas. Pilot project to be 'evaluated with a view to rolling it out elsewhere' Border Policing Inspector Kelly Manson said: "We understand that for many, a drink on a flight can be part of the holiday experience. 'However, the legal drink-drive limit in Scotland is strict, and the effects of alcohol, coupled with potential travel fatigue, can significantly impair a driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely. 'Operation Safe Landing is about ensuring everyone arriving at the airport gets home safely, without putting themselves or others at risk. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'This pilot project will be evaluated with a view to rolling it out to other areas." The project will affect passengers leaving Aberdeen International Airport. | PA The project has already led to some early successes with drug and drink drivers being detected and others already being stopped for careless driving, using a mobile phone and for vehicle defects. Road policing inspector Steve Manson added: 'If you choose to drink alcohol on your flight, please make safe arrangements for your journey from the airport. 'Drink driving kills and seriously injures people. The decision can be life changing for you and the people around you. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We're asking everyone to take responsibility and help us save lives.' The project has already led to some early successes, police say. | PA Police detected 8,568 drink and drug driving offences in 2024/25. The penalties for drink-driving in Scotland include a minimum 12 month driving ban, a fine of up to £5,000, a criminal record and in some cases, a prison sentence. Robert Paterson, Head of Operations at Aberdeen International Airport, added: 'Passenger safety is always a key focus for us, and this initiative supports that goal by encouraging responsible behaviour when travelling.
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
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.
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Passengers landing at Aberdeen airport to be breathalysed in new police trial
Police plan to breathalyse some drivers departing Aberdeen International Airport in a bid to tackle drink-driving. Police Scotland has launched Operation Safe Landing, a joint initiative between border policing and road policing officers to address the issue. Passengers can expect an increased police presence at the airport, where officers will conduct roadside checks, engage with arriving passengers and, where appropriate, administer breathalyser tests. Authorities are now calling on passengers to make safe arrangements for their onward journey from the airport. 'We understand that for many, a drink on a flight can be part of the holiday experience,' border policing inspector Kelly Manson said. 'However, the legal drink-drive limit in Scotland is strict, and the effects of alcohol, coupled with potential travel fatigue, can significantly impair a driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely. 'Operation Safe Landing is about ensuring everyone arriving at the airport gets home safely, without putting themselves or others at risk.' She added that the pilot project will be assessed with a view to rolling it out to other areas. Police Scotland reported 8,568 drink and drug driving offences in 2024/25. The penalties for drink-driving in Scotland include a minimum 12-month driving ban, a fine of up to £5,000, a criminal record and, in some cases, a prison sentence. Road policing inspector Steve Manson said: 'Drink-driving kills and seriously injures people. The decision can be life changing for you and the people around you. 'We're asking everyone to take responsibility and help us save lives.' Robert Paterson, head of operations at Aberdeen International Airport, welcomed the launch of the scheme, stating that passenger safety is 'always a key focus for us'. 'We understand that holidays are a time to relax, but it's important that everyone considers how they'll get home safely,' he said.
Press and Journal
a day ago
- Press and Journal
Aberdeen Airport holiday-makers could be breathalysed in drink-driving crackdown
Arrivals at Aberdeen Airport could be subject to a breathalyser test in a bid to stamp out drink-driving. The new police project, dubbed Operation Safe Landing, has already kicked off with some already stopped for various offences after leaving the Dyce facility. In addition to drink and drug-drivers, others have already been stopped for careless driving, using a mobile phone and for vehicle defects. An increased police presence will also be felt at the airport. The initiative was launched to help make sure vacationers do not 'put themselves or others at risk' after touching down in Dyce. Police say that the pilot project launched in Aberdeen could potentially be rolled out to other areas. Border Policing Inspector Kelly Manson said: 'We understand that for many, a drink on a flight can be part of the holiday experience. 'However, the legal drink-drive limit in Scotland is strict, and the effects of alcohol, coupled with potential travel fatigue, can significantly impair a driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely. 'This is about ensuring everyone arriving at the airport gets home safely, without putting themselves or others at risk. 'This pilot project will be evaluated with a view to rolling it out to other areas.' Drink-driving can lead to a 12-month driving ban and a £5,000 fine. Road Policing Inspector Steve Manson added: 'If you choose to drink alcohol on your flight, please make safe arrangements for your journey from the airport. 'Drink-driving kills and seriously injures people. The decision can be life-changing for you and the people around you.' Aberdeen Airport officials say they welcome the new initiative. Robert Paterson, Head of Operations at Aberdeen International Airport, said: 'We welcome the introduction of Operation Safe Landing. 'Passenger safety is always a key focus for us.' The airport was recently crowned Airport of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards.
