Loss of control is the most common factor in motorcyclist collisions. 🚚 Take care at junctions and overtaking ⏰ Take time on bends 🏍️ Know what to do if you feel you're losing control 🦺 Wear high-vis, protective gear and a helmet 🗣Share advice with other riders #ThinkBike

A yellow weather warning for rain comes into force at 2pm today. This may lead to surface water, reduced visibility & difficult driving conditions. Plan ahead & pay attention for vulnerable road users if you are driving today. #Scottishsummer

Please be aware of localised flooding and reduce your speed as appropriate.

We're looking forward to holding our second Road Safety Roadshow - this time in DUMFRIES on Saturday 14th September. Lots of activities and information for all ages. Some parking on-site, FREE shuttle bus from Whitesands & bike securing area available. Hope to see you there!

We held our Tactical Group meeting at SFRS Dumfries & Galloway HQ in Dumfries. Police Scotland Dumfries & Galloway Inspector Gavin McHallum warned of the rise in drink & drug driving offences that emergency services are seeing across the region. The consequences of driving under the influence can be devastating.

When is #StormBert expected to arrive where you live? Here is the latest forecast for the storm track ⚠️

⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Snow associated with #StormBert across parts of northern England and southern Scotland Saturday 0700 – 1200 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️

Amber snow warnings in association with #StormBert are now in force ⚠️⚠️ Take care throughout the day, and make sure to keep up to date 🌨️ 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

❄️ If you need to travel today - plan your journey and be aware of the conditions you may come across. Check out the Traffic Scotland cameras for your route, and take Met Office and Police Scotland Dumfries & Galloway advice. Stay safe. search.app/?link=https%3A…

Our Community Officers along with Road Policing Scotland SFRS Dumfries & Galloway Scottish Ambulance Dumfries and Galloway Council Trading Standards & Caledonia Park Security launched our Festive Safety Campaign today. It will see us carry out high visibility patrols at shops & licensed premises to reassure our community

Our Festive Drink/Drug Driving campaign is underway and will run until after New Year. Making our roads safer is a priority for us and this festive season we urge you to #DriveSmart and don’t drink or drug drive. #OpCOMET #KeepingDnGSafe #KeepingXmasSafe #DontRiskIt #TravelSafe

If you are in the Newton Stewart area tonight why not pop along for some Winter Safety advice - for all ages and stages! Police Scotland Dumfries & Galloway SFRS Dumfries & Galloway NHS DG Scottish Ambulance