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Scotsman
3 hours 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
3 hours 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
4 hours 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
4 hours 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.
Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Holidaymakers arriving BACK at Scots airport face strict new police checks coming through passport control
It could be rolled out elsewhere TRAVELLER'S CHECKS Holidaymakers arriving BACK at Scots airport face strict new police checks coming through passport control Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTTISH holidaymakers are facing tougher checks coming through passport control as cops launch a fresh crackdown. A new operation has been launched by cops during the summer holiday season. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A new operation has been launched by cops targeting drivers who arrive back in the country Credit: Getty 4 Police Scotland's border policing and traffic units have teamed up for the trial operation Credit: Police Scotland 4 Police hope the scheme could stop dangerous drivers getting on the roads Credit: PA:Press Association Police Scotland announced they were launching Operation Safe Landing to catch lawbreakers at airports. The scheme aims to stop drink or drug drivers getting on the roads when they return from holidays. Holidaymakers often take a drink on the plane on their way back, but even one bevvy can put them over Scotland's strict drink driving limit. Anyone who took drugs on holiday might still have them in their system when they return and get in their car. Plane passengers could also be suffering from "travel fatigue" after a long flight, especially with jet-lag and any delays along the way and make it more likely for them to have a crash and potentially kill others. The fear has seen the national force's Border Policing and traffic units team up to stop potentially dangerous drivers getting on the roads after a trip abroad. 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. "This pilot project will be evaluated with a view to rolling it out to other areas." Tragedy as body of boy, 15, pulled from Glasgow river after major police operation The trial scheme is being rolled out at Aberdeen Airport. It will involve a larger police presence at the airport, who will carry out checks on vehicles. They will also speak with passengers and even do booze and drug tests on drivers. Cops say the scheme has the potential to save lives on the roads and could be rolled out to other airports if it is a success. Road Policing Inspector Steve Manson added: "We are committed to prioritising road safety and our officers are out every day educating road users and carrying out enforcement. '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.' Scotland's drink driving laws SCOTLAND has a zero tolerance approach to drink driving. The legal limit of alcohol in the body is so low that even ONE drink can put a person over it. The current limit is: 22 microgrammes (mcg) of alcohol in 100 ml of breath 50 milligrammes (mg) of alcohol in 100ml of blood 67 milligrammes (mg) in 100 ml of urine 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. Scotland has some of the toughest drink driving laws, with a zero tolerance approach. Police Scotland nailed 8,568 drivers for being on the roads while drunk or on drugs in the past year. This has seen Operation Safe Landing welcomed by airport bosses. Robert Paterson, Head of Operations at Aberdeen International Airport, said: "We welcome the introduction of Operation Safe Landing by Police Scotland. '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."
