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Road Policing Scotland

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Scotland offers exceptional roads for exploring on a motorcycle. Some route suggestions are in the link. As part of our motorcycle safety campaign the #NationalMotorcycleUnit will also be on patrol on these routes helping to #KeepPeopleSafe #ThinkBike orlo.uk/ZXWEM

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Officers from the #NationalMotorcycleUnit stopped the driver of this vehicle in #Edinburgh for using a mobile phone while driving. Traffic Commisioner made aware & fixed penalty issued. The driver now faces a £200 fine and having 6pts added to their licence #Fatal5 #DontRiskIt

Officers from the #NationalMotorcycleUnit stopped the driver of this vehicle in #Edinburgh for using a mobile phone while driving.  Traffic Commisioner made aware & fixed penalty issued. The driver now faces a £200 fine and having 6pts added to their licence
#Fatal5 #DontRiskIt
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As the weather improves more motorcyclists are returning to Scotland's roads. As part of our national motorcycle safety campaign we want to reduce motorcycle casualties on our roads. Returning to biking after the winter? click ➡️ orlo.uk/4Vw45 for some expert advice

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This week the #NationalMotorcycleUnit will be on patrol on both marked & unmarked motorcycles across the roads network. We are asking drivers to be aware of motorcyclists & urging motorcyclists to be sensible road users with an aim of reducing collisions #ThinkBike

This week the #NationalMotorcycleUnit will be on patrol on both marked & unmarked motorcycles across the roads network.  We are asking drivers to be aware of motorcyclists & urging motorcyclists to be sensible road users with an aim of reducing collisions
#ThinkBike
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#FifeRP have been carrying out high visibility patrols throughout Fife as part of the #fatal 5 campaign. The officers have dealt with several cases of careless driving and speeding offences. COFPN issued to drivers responsible. #IsItWorthIt

#FifeRP  have been carrying out high visibility patrols throughout Fife as part of the #fatal 5 campaign. The officers have dealt with several cases of careless driving and speeding offences. COFPN issued to drivers responsible.

#IsItWorthIt
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#GlasgowRP sighted this stole van displaying cloned number plates on the #M77 on Friday. Tactics were used to prevent a pursuit, it was safely stopped and driver was arrested ! Remember our simple advice ... #DontRiskIt ⬇️ Details below ⬇️ #Fatal5

#GlasgowRP sighted this stole van displaying cloned number plates on the #M77 on Friday. Tactics were used to prevent a pursuit, it was safely stopped and driver was arrested !

Remember our simple advice ... #DontRiskIt 

⬇️ Details below ⬇️ 

#Fatal5
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In partnership with IAM RoadSmart ,today saw the first Rider Refinement inputs of 2025. These were held in Glenrothes & Glasgow. A great day was had by all and unusually, we also had great weather! Remember, you're never too old to brush up on your skills #RiderRefinement

In partnership with <a href="/IAMRoadSmart/">IAM RoadSmart</a> ,today saw the first Rider Refinement inputs of 2025.  These were held in Glenrothes &amp; Glasgow. A great day was had by all and unusually, we also had great weather! Remember, you're never too old to brush up on your skills 
#RiderRefinement
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#FifeRP have been carrying out multiple speed checks on the A92 in relation to the #fatal5 campaign. Speeding is a factor in 18% of all fatal collisions #IsItWorthIt

#FifeRP have been carrying out multiple speed checks on the A92 in relation to the #fatal5 campaign.

Speeding is a factor in 18% of all fatal collisions 

#IsItWorthIt
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#FifeRP have been carrying out speed checks on A915 near to St Andrews in response to complaints of excessive speed. A number of drivers were stopped and advised in relation to speeding. Further speed checks are planned for this area in the near future. #SlowDown #fatal5

#FifeRP have been carrying out speed checks on A915 near to St Andrews in response to complaints of excessive speed. A number of drivers were stopped and advised in relation to speeding. Further speed checks are planned for this area in the near future. #SlowDown

#fatal5
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#LanarkshireRP were carry out speed checks on the #M74 as part of #Fatal5 today when their attention was drawn to this vehicle who clearly thinks the motorway is a race track! Vehicle stopped and the driver reported to COPFS. ✅ #Dontriskit🚔 #Slowdown🏎️

#LanarkshireRP were carry out speed checks on the #M74 as part of #Fatal5  today when  their attention was drawn to this  vehicle who clearly thinks the motorway is a race track!  Vehicle stopped and the driver reported to <a href="/COPFS/">COPFS</a>. ✅ 
#Dontriskit🚔 
#Slowdown🏎️
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This weekend the #NationalMotorcycleUnit will be on patrol on both marked & unmarked motorcycles across the roads network. We are asking drivers to be aware of motorcyclists & urging motorcyclists to be sensible road users with an aim of reducing collisions #ThinkBike

This weekend the #NationalMotorcycleUnit will be on patrol on both marked &amp; unmarked motorcycles across the roads network.  We are asking drivers to be aware of motorcyclists &amp; urging motorcyclists to be sensible road users with an aim of reducing collisions
#ThinkBike
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Scotland offers exceptional roads for exploring on a motorcycle. Some route suggestions are in the link. As part of our motorcycle safety campaign the #NationalMotorcycleUnit will also be on patrol on these routes helping to #KeepPeopleSafe #ThinkBike orlo.uk/ITzeK

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#TaysideRP attended the scene of a one vehicle collision on the #A93 this afternoon. The driver was found to have no insurance and the vehicle had exposed cord on the front offside tyre. The vehicle was seized driver will be reported to COPFS

#TaysideRP attended the scene of a one vehicle collision on the #A93 this afternoon.

The driver was found to have no insurance and the vehicle had exposed cord on the front offside tyre.

The vehicle was seized driver will be reported to <a href="/COPFS/">COPFS</a>
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#NationalMotorcycleUnit have started the summers Motorcycle Safety Campaign with patrols along the A6094 near Leadburn, Midlothian. They engaged all motorists, stopping this car for driving at 104mph in a 40mph zone. Driver now reported to court. #DriveSmart #ArriveAlive

#NationalMotorcycleUnit have started the summers Motorcycle Safety Campaign with patrols along the A6094 near Leadburn, Midlothian.

They engaged all motorists, stopping this car for driving at 104mph in a 40mph zone. Driver now reported to court.

#DriveSmart #ArriveAlive
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The father of Ross Dominick, who died in a motorcycle crash on the A82 in Glencoe in 2023, has shared his story to support our motorcycle safety campaign and highlight the risks faced by riders. More: orlo.uk/qGArk

The father of Ross Dominick, who died in a motorcycle crash on the A82 in Glencoe in 2023, has shared his story to support our motorcycle safety campaign and highlight the risks faced by riders. 

More: orlo.uk/qGArk
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Following complaints about speeding motorists in Crombie, #FifeRP have been carrying out speed checks over the weekend . Numerous drivers stopped in relation to speeding and fixed penalties appropriately issued. #SlowDown #Fatal5

Following complaints about speeding motorists in Crombie, #FifeRP have been carrying out speed checks over the weekend . Numerous drivers stopped in relation to speeding and fixed penalties appropriately issued. #SlowDown 

#Fatal5
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#FifeRP observed this vehicle travelling at 88mph in a 70mph speed limit on the A92 near Kirkcaldy. The officers observed both front side windows were allowing only 33% light through and registration plates were not displaying correct sized characters. Driver reported to COPFS

#FifeRP observed this vehicle travelling at 88mph in a 70mph speed limit on the A92 near Kirkcaldy. The officers observed both front side windows were allowing only 33% light through and registration plates were not displaying correct sized characters. Driver reported to <a href="/COPFS/">COPFS</a>
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#FifeRP have been carrying out speed check sites as part of the #fatal5 campaign. Speed checks carried out in both 40mph and 70mph speed limits resulted in these drivers being issued fixed penalties or reported to COPFS #IsItWorthIt

#FifeRP have been carrying out speed check sites as part of the #fatal5 campaign. Speed checks carried out in both 40mph and 70mph speed limits resulted in these drivers being issued fixed penalties or reported to <a href="/COPFS/">COPFS</a> 

#IsItWorthIt