Warning after drink-drive spike in rural locations

More motorists are charged with drink-driving in largely rural areas, an investigation has suggested.

Figures indicate that Lincolnshire prosecutes the most per population followed by North Wales.

In Scotland, seven motorists were charged for every 10,000 people in the 12 months to May. A total of 3,797 Scots were charged.

The results, based on Freedom of Information requests, prompted calls for better public transport in rural areas and warnings to anyone tempted to drink and drive over the festive period.