The warning comes from Police Scotland ahead of the changes, which are due to take effect from 5th December. According to reports, all members of the Justice Committee have recommended that the Parliament approve an order, which will bring the reduced limit into effect.

Later this month, a public information campaign will be launched ahead of the proposed changes, which will also be followed by Police Scotland’s festive drink drive campaign.

Chief Superintendent Iain Murray, head of roads policing, said: ‘Drink driving causes significant impact on families and our local communities not just at Christmas but throughout the year and the proposed changes send a clear message that there is no safe alcohol limit for drivers.

‘We know from our figures that we can anticipate an extra 35 drivers a week losing their licence over the festive period following the changes to the limit. Our advice to all drivers is don’t risk it. Even at the new levels you will still be three times more likely to die in a collision than without any alcohol at all.’

Since 1 April this year, more than 3,317 people have been caught driving while under the influence of drink or drugs. Last Christmas, 434 drivers were caught driving while under the influence of drink and over a hundred more received warnings.

The proposed drink-drive limit changes have been welcomed by Alphabet but the firm has warned that fleets will need to be aware of the changes and reinforce their licence checks.