#EdinburghRP completed a speed check on the A8 ,Glasgow Road within a 40mph speed limit section yesterday evening.

8 drivers were detected exceeding the 40mph limit! 3 drivers reported to COPFS and 5 drivers issued conditional offer tickets. #KnowYourLimits

The Northern Irish, North West 200 starts today. We are expecting a lot of motorcyclists to head over.

You are going to watch the racing not take part, ride sensibly on our road the when in Northern Ireland.

#MotorcycleSafetyCampaign #ArriveAlive

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#GlasgowRP were carrying out a speed check on the southside earlier when this driver failed to stop, he was pursued around the southside before giving himself up and ending up in a #RoomWithNoView for the night.

Remember our simple advice- #DontRiskIt

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#Fatal5

The North West 200 attracts bikers from all over Scotland. The #NationalMotorcycleUnit in conjuction with our colleagues Safety Camera Scotland will be on patrol along the A75 & A77 during this period. More info can be found ➡️orlo.uk/iNj00
#KnowYourLimits #DontRiskIt

#GlasgowRP spotted this car driving with no insurance in Springburn earlier today. The driver went against our #DontRiskIt advice and took a chance, thinking getting stopped wouldn't happen to him.

Stopped ✅
£300 fine / 6 penalty points ✅
Car Seized #S165 ✅

#DriveInsured

We ALL want to reduce motorcycle rider casualties on our roads. Please
🏍️ Ride safely & responsibly
🏍️ Wear the appropriate safety clothing
🏍️ Consider additional training
🚗 Look for motorcycles before manoeuvring
🚗🏍️ Take extra care at or approaching junctions

#GlasgowRP did a road check in Mosspark earlier today when this vehicle failed to stop. We pursued it from Mosspark into Paisley where we safely stopped it without injury or damage.

The driver now has a #RoomWithNoView for the weekend !

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#Fatal5
#DontRiskIt

In addition to assisting with various events scheduled for this weekend, the #NationalMotorcycleUnit will be continuing to focus on our National Motorcycle Safety Campaign. Both marked & Unmarked motorcycles will be deployed across Scotland. Please drive/ride responsibly.

#LivingstonRP attended a collision on the B7008 near Harburn. Thankfully no serious injuries, however upon closer inspection one of the tyres of the vehicle involved had cord/ply exposed. Reported to COPFS for careless driving and a tyre offence. #WhenDidYouLastCheckYourTyres

#DunbarRP carried out a road check on the A1 near Dunbar today alongside DVSA Enforcement

8 HGV’s , 24 vans and 4 pickups were stopped as part of the check.

X4 delayed prohibitions
X2 no MOT offences
X3 immediate prohibitions
X1 vehicle overweight
X2 drivers hours offences

The #NationalMotorcycleUnit stopped this vehicle on Turnhouse Rd in #Edinburgh earlier for having no brakes lights. Turns out the driver didn't have insurance either. Vehicle seized and fixed penalty ticket issued #DontRiskIt

Officers from #GlasgowRP conducted a light/heavy goods vehicle check today on #Renfrew Road , #Renfrew . Drivers hour offences detected, one vehicle found with the trailer brakes malfunctioning and one suspected overweight, in amongst a number of other offences.

#GalashielsRP carried out speed enforcement on Peebles Road, Innerleithen, to coincide with the morning school commute. Compliance was generally high, however several drivers were warned for exceeding the speed limit. #InTownSlowDown #KnowYourLimits

Over the past 24hrs officers from the #NationalMotorcycleUnit have stopped numerous road users across Scotland. Offences identified include driving with no insurance, no seatbelts, no MOT & using mobile phones whilst driving amongst others. Please #DontRiskIt #KeepingPeopleSafe

This vehicle was stopped yesterday in Newton Village on the A904 by officers from the #NationalMotorcycleUnit . There was no insurance in force for the vehicle. The driver was issued a conditional offer of fixed penalty in relation to the offence. #VehicleSeized #DontRiskIt

#EdinburghRP stopped this modified electric bike today that was clearly being independently powered without any pedalling from the rider, who was reported for various offences and the vehicle seized. S165

#GlasgowRP responded to a hit and run RTC in Renfrew last night. The van responsible was sighted a short time later and failed to stop, it was pursued, before the driver was arrested after assaulting one of our officers in a foot chase.

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#Fatal5
#DontRiskIt

#GlasgowRP responded to a hit and run RTC in Renfrew last night. The van responsible was sighted a short time later and failed to stop, it was pursued, before the driver was arrested after assaulting one of our officers in a foot chase.

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#Fatal5
#DontRiskIt

#LivingstonRP carried out a speed check on the B9080, Linlithgow when they stopped this vehicle travelling at 57mph in 40mph limit. Also the driver had a revoked driving licence, no insurance and had taken the car without his mothers permission. #Fatal5 #CheckYourDocuments

#DumbartonRP were out enforcing the #Fatal5 on the #A82 earlier today.

Three motorcyclists riding as a group went against our #DontRiskIt advice and now face a day in court. Their dangerous antics could lead to disqualification, fines and / or imprisonment.

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