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http://www.scotland.police.uk 09-09-2014 10:43:03
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Earlyshift #DumbartonRP had a busy morning with drivers issued conditional offers for speeding, no MOT, no insurance and 1 vehicle was seized.
#S165 #Fatal5 #ArriveAlive
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
#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 Traffic Commissioners for GB
#Fatal5
#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
#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
#TaysideRP 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 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
#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
#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
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) issued fines to 2 drivers and served paperwork on another
#EdinburghRP nightshift stopped this car for 'No Insurance'. Probably didnt help that they had no licence either. Driver reported to COPFS and vehicle seized! #DriveInsured #InsureItOrLoseIt
Officers from the #NationalMotorcycleUnit are assisting Police Scotland Renfrewshire & Inverclyde at this mornings bike meeting in #Erskine . We hope everyone has a great day !