Motorists could face penalties of up to £22,500 this Christmas as drink-driving incidents continue to rise, with nearly 99 drivers caught daily across Britain over the last three years. In England and Wales alone, 36,415 motorists were convicted last year for exceeding the limit or refusing breath tests.

With police launching their festive enforcement campaign and increasing roadside stops, Ollie Green, a motoring expert at MOT service Collect Service Go, warns that even minor festive season errors could land drivers with hefty penalties. Breaching one lesser-known regulation could see motorists handed fines reaching £22,500 , imprisonment for life and disqualification from driving for up to five years.

"Standing next to your car whilst under the influence of alcohol could result

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