The number of people caught drink-driving in Tayside fell by more than a third over the festive period.
Police Scotland, Tayside Division, have reported that a total of 16 people were found to be illegally under the influence of drink or drugs while behind the wheel.
That compares with 25 who were detected over the same period in 2013.
The drop follows the introduction of a lower limit of 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood.
Tayside road policing unit chief Inspector Brian Poole said: “The reduction in the number of people drink-driving is welcomed and it appears that the introduction of the lower limit has refreshed, if not increased, awareness amongst the majority of the driving population that it is simply not worth taking the risk.
“Having said that, there are still too many people choosing to ignore the advice and get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol.
“In doing so, they are not only risking their own lives but also the lives of others within our communities.
“This initiative has concluded, however our efforts in this area will continue and our 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 36% drop in drink-driving across Tayside was even greater in Fife, which reported a 71% reduction in detected offences.
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.
He said: “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.”