The AA along with drinks company Pernod Ricard UK is launching an anti drink-drive summer campaign, while drivers have said that the responsibility for ensuring that fewer accidents are caused on the nation's roads through drink-driving is down to the motorists themselves.

The AA asked 11,500 of its members who should be responsible for persuading motorists not to drink and drive and 63% answered that those getting behind the wheel should take responsibility for their own actions.

Launching the new campaign the AA said that police will be carrying out roadside checks at all times of the day and on all types of roads. Last year's campaign saw over 100,000 drivers being stopped and tested with 5.6% either testing positive or refusing to take a test.

Edmund King, AA president said: "There are more temptations to drink-drive in the summer months with lighter evenings, festivals and barbecues. The police will be targeting drink-drivers so drivers need to take responsibility for their actions."

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