Officers from the #NationalMotorcycleUnit will be continuing to focus on our Motorcycle Safety campaign this weekend. We will be engaging with both riders & drivers across the country in our efforts to reduce motorcycling casualties. #ThinkBike and drive/ride safe

There are still far too many collisions involving motorcycles on our roads. Please 🚗🏍 take care AT & APPROACHING junctions 🚗🚚 look for motorcycles before manoeuvring 🏍🚗 only overtake when it is safe to do so & you are SURE you can complete the manoeuvre safely #ThinkBike

During the summer our country roads can be busier than usual particularly with motorcycles. Whether on 2 wheels or 4, please drive/ ride carefully & be ready for the unexpected. Visit orlo.uk/BkQ3b for some helpful advice orlo.uk/bkm7z Road Safety Scotland

Motorcycles have been the flavour of the week in #Greenock for #GlasgowRP. Over the last two days a number of them who are causing quality of life issues with local residents have been taken off the streets. Remember our simple advice and #DontRiskIt ! #Fatal5 #S165

As part of our motorcycle safety campaign, this weekend the #NationalMotorcycleUnit will be on patrol across Scotland focusing on inappropriate driving /riding, vehicle road worthiness & compliance with speed limits. Please Drive/Ride safely and responsibly .

On 23/08/24 #DalkeithRP observed this adapted e-bike on Eskbank Road, Dalkeith. A pursuit ensued & the 32 year male old rider was arrested for - Drink driving - Positive drugwipe for cocaine and cannabis - No licence - No insurance - Fail to stop for police - Dangerous driving

#TaysideRP attended an RTC on the #A923 tonight. The driver was lucky to escape injury but didn’t escape repercussions after he was found to have no licence, insurance or permission to have the vehicle. Always drive to the conditions…and with proper documentation! #DontRiskIt

#EdinburghRP attended this one car collision on Dalkeith Road yesterday. Luckily there was no serious injury, however the driver of this vehicle was arrested for failing the roadside breath test! The driver now faces disqualification upon conviction. #ArriveAlive #DontRiskIt

In #Glasgow earlier today, officers from the #NationalMotorcycleUnit stopped the driver of this vehicle for using a hand held mobile phone whilst driving. The driver was reported to COPFS and if convicted at court, faces a minimum of 6 penalty points & a £200 fine. #DontRiskIt

Officers from the #NationalMotorcycleUnit stopped the driver of this vehicle earlier in #Glasgow for not wearing a seatbelt. A seatbelt can prevent you from suffering serious injuries, or even death in the event of a collision. The driver was reported for the offence #DontRiskIt

#DalkeithRP stopped the driver of this Audi for speeding on the Bonnyrigg distributor road. The vehicle/driver were found to have no insurance. Driver will be reported to COPFS for both offences and the vehicle was seized

#DumbartonRP carried out a road check in #Clydebank today. Several offences detected and conditional offers issued. Later in the day a stolen vehicle was recovered and 1 rider of a motorbike stopped on the #ErskineBridge for having no Insurance #S165 #OpDriveInsured #Fatal5

Whilst on patrol in #Glasgow earlier, the #NationalMotorcycleUnit stopped the driver of this vehicle for driving with no insurance. The vehicle was seized and the driver now faces 6pts on their licence & a fine of £300 if convicted. #DontRiskIt

#DalkeithRP carried out a speed check this morning on Carberry Road, Inveresk village. Despite being a 20mph speed limit, four motorists were detected speeding, the highest speed being 39mph. One driver warned, two issued with conditional offers and one reported to COPFS

#EdinburghRP responded to multiple complaints about vehicles driving through the ‘No Entry’ sign on Featherhall Avenue, Corstorphine. This car was stopped and reported to the Procurator Fiscal. This offence carries points and a fine. #DriveSmart

Despite some very heavy rain, today saw another successful Rider Refinement West event . Thank you all for taking part! Hopefully you had a great day & managed to pick up some techniques to help keep you safe. Give us a follow for details of future courses ! #KeepingPeopleSafe

#EdinburghRP stopped this vehicle for an MOT enquiry on St Johns Road. Turns out the vehicle has never had insurance, nor an MOT since May 2023. Vehicle seized and the driver reported to the #COPFS #OpDriveInsured #DriveSmart

#FifeRP stopped this vehicle in Glenrothes. Registration plate was not correctly displayed, windows allowed less light through than legal limit, numerous lighting offences and a bald tyre. The driver was driving out with conditions of their licence and had no insurance. #seized

#FifeRP stopped this flat bed in Rosyth. The vehicle weighed 4,120 kg whilst its Maximum Authorised Mass was 3,500 kg. Driving an overweight vehicle can effect its steering, braking and acceleration. A report will be submitted to COPFS More Info: orlo.uk/Nmghw

#DalkeithRP stopped a motorist earlier today on the B6392 Bonnyrigg Distributor road for travelling at 45mph in a 30mph limit. They also had cannabis in their possession & failed a drugwipe for cannabis. Arrested & blood specimen obtained for analysis. Will be reported to COPFS