Recently released figures from the Department for Transport have revealed a six-fold increase in the number of people caught drug-driving in England and Wales.
Police Scotland statistics have revealed that there was a significant drop in the number of drink driving offences over Christmas in comparison to previous years.
According to data on drink driving offences in Scotland, which was obtained through a Freedom of Information request, more than 20,000 drivers across the country have been disqualified from driving as a result of alcohol-related car offences.
A major study into road traffic behaviour has found that over two-thirds of road traffic offences are a result of speeding; however, there are a third fewer speeding crimes than there was five years ago.
Police Scotland have stated that they were disappointed by the number of criminal offences on Scotland’s roads during Road Traffic Safety Week.