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Road Policing Scotland

@PSOSRoads

Official Police Scotland Twitter feed for Road Policing. Not for reporting crime. Non-emergency calls dial 101 & 999 in an emergency. Not monitored 24/7.

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linkhttp://www.scotland.police.uk calendar_today09-09-2014 10:43:03

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spotted another vehicle with excessive window tints. The front side windows must let at least 70% light through.

For more info: orlo.uk/Umi0p

#FifeRP spotted another vehicle with excessive window tints. The front side windows must let at least 70% light through. For more info: orlo.uk/Umi0p
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stopped this vehicle in the Guardbridge area which did not have a valid MOT. To make matters worse one of the tyres had ply/cord exposed. Driver was issued fixed penalty totalling £200 and 3 points

#FifeRP stopped this vehicle in the Guardbridge area which did not have a valid MOT. To make matters worse one of the tyres had ply/cord exposed. Driver was issued fixed penalty totalling £200 and 3 points
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were in the North East Fife area today when they observed the drivers of these two vehicles to be driving whilst using their mobile phones. Both drivers issued with conditional offer of fixed penalty of £200 and 6 points.

#FifeRP were in the North East Fife area today when they observed the drivers of these two vehicles to be driving whilst using their mobile phones. Both drivers issued with conditional offer of fixed penalty of £200 and 6 points. #fatal5
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carried out a road check site on the A91 in Cupar today. Over 50 vehicles were stopped and various offences were identified.

#FifeRP carried out a road check site on the A91 in Cupar today. Over 50 vehicles were stopped and various offences were identified.
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A couple of vehicles stopped by today.:

🔵 Driving overloaded is dangerous, reduces braking efficiency, vehicle stability and handling
🔵 Vehicles require insurance to be on the road, no matter their age, value or length of journey



A couple of vehicles stopped by #GlasgowRP today.: 🔵 Driving overloaded is dangerous, reduces braking efficiency, vehicle stability and handling 🔵 Vehicles require insurance to be on the road, no matter their age, value or length of journey #DontRiskIt #S165 #DriveInsured
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carried out a check with DVSA at Newbridge, the following offences detected

5 No Mot
2 Not wearing seatbelts
1 No Insurance/Licence
2 VDRS tickets for lighting /mechanical defects/tyres
4 Immediate, 1 delayed prohibition for multiple mechanical defects

#EdinburghRP carried out a check with DVSA at Newbridge, the following offences detected 5 No Mot 2 Not wearing seatbelts 1 No Insurance/Licence 2 VDRS tickets for lighting /mechanical defects/tyres 4 Immediate, 1 delayed prohibition for multiple mechanical defects #Fatal5
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stopped this vehicle in Deans earlier today. The driver of the vehicle had a revoked licence and no insurance. The vehicle was seized and the driver reported to COPFS

#LivingstonRP stopped this vehicle in Deans earlier today. The driver of the vehicle had a revoked licence and no insurance. The vehicle was seized and the driver reported to @COPFS
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were on the this morning. The drivers of four vans and one HGV were stopped for driving whilst using their mobile phones. They face a £200 fine and 6 penalty points on their licences. Driver of the HGV will also be reported to the Traffic Commissioners for GB

#TaysideRP were on the #A977 this morning. The drivers of four vans and one HGV were stopped for driving whilst using their mobile phones. They face a £200 fine and 6 penalty points on their licences. Driver of the HGV will also be reported to the @TrafficCommsGB #Fatal5
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spotted this car parked on a crossing earlier. Some would say this is minor stuff, but the driver’s actions severely impact the “safe space” that the crossing provides; especially for vulnerable pedestrians such as children.

Remember our simple advice and

#GlasgowRP spotted this car parked on a crossing earlier. Some would say this is minor stuff, but the driver’s actions severely impact the “safe space” that the crossing provides; especially for vulnerable pedestrians such as children. Remember our simple advice and #DontRiskIt
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have stopped several vehicles today with defects resulting in vehicle defect rectification scheme slips being issued. One vehicle had ply/cord exposed on a tyre and as such the driver was given a fixed penalty of £100 and 3 points.

#FifeRP have stopped several vehicles today with defects resulting in vehicle defect rectification scheme slips being issued. One vehicle had ply/cord exposed on a tyre and as such the driver was given a fixed penalty of £100 and 3 points.
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spotted this vehicle driving with no insurance the other day. The driver failed to stop and was pursued by us, before trying his luck on foot. He was arrested a short time later and given a !

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#KeepingPeopleSafe #GlasgowRP spotted this vehicle driving with no insurance the other day. The driver failed to stop and was pursued by us, before trying his luck on foot. He was arrested a short time later and given a #RoomWithNoView ! ⬇️ Details Below⬇️ #DontRiskIt #S165
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carried out checks of taxis in Dundee with officers from Dundee City Council yesterday. 25 taxis were checked, 14 were found with faults that will require to be rectified before taking passengers.

#TaysideRP carried out checks of taxis in Dundee with officers from @DundeeCouncil yesterday. 25 taxis were checked, 14 were found with faults that will require to be rectified before taking passengers.
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carried out a speeding day of action on the on Monday. Ten drivers were reported for speeding offences and one vehicle was found to have no insurance and seized.

#TaysideRP carried out a speeding day of action on the #A92 on Monday. Ten drivers were reported for speeding offences and one vehicle was found to have no insurance and seized. #Fatal5 #DriveInsured
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nightshift stopped the driver of this Mercedes on the A90. They were found to have no licence, insurance or MOT. Vehicle seized and driver reported to COPFS

#EdinburghRP nightshift stopped the driver of this Mercedes on the A90. They were found to have no licence, insurance or MOT. Vehicle seized and driver reported to @COPFS
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stopped this vehicle in Paton Street, Galashiels. A check of the driver and the vehicle established that there was no insurance in place. The vehicle was seized and the driver issued with a conditional offer of 6 points & £300 fine.

#GalashielsRP stopped this vehicle in Paton Street, Galashiels. A check of the driver and the vehicle established that there was no insurance in place. The vehicle was seized and the driver issued with a conditional offer of 6 points & £300 fine. #InsureItOrLoseIt #DriveInsured
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carried out a Multi Agency road check at Craigforth and the following offences were detected:

2 x No MOT
1 x No Insurance and vehicle seized
3 x VDRS tickets for multiple lighting/tyre offences

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) issued fines to 2 drivers and served paperwork on another

#StirlingRP carried out a Multi Agency road check at Craigforth and the following offences were detected: 2 x No MOT 1 x No Insurance and vehicle seized 3 x VDRS tickets for multiple lighting/tyre offences @ScottishEPA issued fines to 2 drivers and served paperwork on another
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nightshift assisted in response to suspicious persons! One male stopped, searched and recovered a police style baton! The male has been charged & reported to COPFS. It’s not just traffic offences we deal with! #24/7

#EdinburghRP nightshift assisted in response to suspicious persons! One male stopped, searched and recovered a police style baton! The male has been charged & reported to @COPFS. It’s not just traffic offences we deal with! #24/7
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