Fifers have heeded the message not to drink and drive.
New statistics from Police Scotland reveal there was a massive 71% drop in those being found getting behind the wheel while over the limit over the festive period.
The new, lower drink-drive limit of 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood came into force on December 5.
During a four-week festive drink-drive campaign from Road Safety Scotland and the Scottish Government, Police Scotland tested 1,434 drivers in the region.
A total of 11 drivers were caught under the influence this year compared to 38 in the same period last year a 71% reduction.
Of those caught drink-driving in Fife, two were between the new 50mg limit and the previous limit of 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood. Those caught now face the New Year without a licence, a minimum 20-year criminal record and a fine.
Justice secretary Michael Matheson said the latest statistics are testament to the immediate effect the new limit has had in making Scotland’s roads safer.
“We will continue in our efforts to change driver behaviour in order to make our roads safer, and our advice for the year ahead is simple: drink-driving is completely unacceptable and puts lives at risk, therefore the best approach is to avoid alcohol altogether if you intend to get behind the wheel.”
Sergeant Brian Morgan from Roads Policing in Fife said: “The initial campaign may be over but our work continues and the message remains the same: don’t risk it, don’t take any alcohol before you get behind the wheel and it will help you help us keep people safe.
“The new limit is proving a good deterrent in stopping people from drinking and driving, but it is still unacceptable that 11 people chose to ignore all the advice and warnings and get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol.
“They are not just risking their lives but also those of other road users and pedestrians. Make it your New Year’s resolution to never drink and drive and help us keep Fife’s roads safe.”