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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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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
2 days
This Micra was stopped on A82 Clydebank by #DumbartonRP. It was found that the driver had a provisional UK licence and no insurance. Vehicle seized and female driver reported for the offences. #DriveInsured
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
4 days
#DumbartonRP assisted local policing with this vehicle that failed to stop in Dumbarton. Male driver arrested for alleged drug driving offences. Contact was used to protect the public from this drivers complete disregard for road safety. No injuries to any person involved
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
12 days
#FifeRP have been carrying out road safety checks today in the Cupar area. πŸ”΅ Over 40 Vehicles Stopped πŸ”΅ Over 40 Breath Tests carried out πŸ”΅ Numerous speeding and careless driving offences detected πŸ”΅ Various vehicle defects detected #ArriveAlive #DontRiskIt
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
13 days
This vehicle made off from #FifeRP in Thornton earlier today. It didn't take long for our observant officers to trace the vehicle a short time later. Vehicle seized - Our door is always open should the driver want to speak to us about getting it back.
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
14 days
#FifeRP stopped this vehicle in the Dunfermline area travelling 50mph in a 30mph limit. The officers detected a strong smell of cannabis from within the vehicle. The driver failed the @DrugWipeUK and was arrested so a blood sample could be obtained. #ArriveAlive #DontRiskIt
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
20 days
#FifeRP stopped this vehicle being driven in the Cardenden area. The officers detected a smell of cannabis from the driver who failed the @DrugWipeUK and was arrested in order to obtain a blood sample. If positive, a report will be submitted to @COPFS #ArriveAlive #DontRiskIt
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
21 days
#FifeRP have been carrying out numerous roadside breath tests today as part of the Festive Drink Drug Drive Campaign. https://t.co/zyA93xxpJQ #ArriveAlive #DontRiskIt
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
21 days
#FifeRP had reason to stop this vehicle in the Burntisland area yesterday. The driver was found to have no insurance and was disqualified from driving. Vehicle seized and driver arrested to be reported to @COPFS
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
24 days
#DunsRP alongside their community police officers and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were at Milestone Garden Centre engaging and educating elder drivers. This included 18 eye sight tests which were all passed. #DriveSmart
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
1 month
#DumbartonRP held a fundraising bake sale for @Brakecharity yesterday at Dumbarton Police Station. Brake support families and victims of serious and fatal RTC's. Learn more about their fantastic work here https://t.co/go9y4DCYHk . Thank you to all that contributed.
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
1 month
#DumbartonRP had this Peugeot 2008 fail to stop in Faifley in the early hours of 16th November. The driver made off on foot but was kind enough to leave identity documents. Driver reported for Failing to Stop, Dangerous Driving, no licence/insurance. #DontRiskIt
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
1 month
#GlasgowRP have seized a number of cars this week for being driven with no insurance. A number of driver's continue to take a chance , ignoring our #DontRiskIt advice! No insurance attracts a minimum of: πŸ›‘ 6 Penalty Points πŸ›‘ Β£300 fine πŸ›‘ Recovery costs #S165 #DriveInsured
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
1 month
#GlasgowRP spotted this car driving about Paisley earlier today ! The driver; who was a learner, had no insurance and the front seat passenger wasn't entitled to supervise them. πŸ”΄ Stopped πŸ”΄ Charged πŸ”΄ Seized #S165 Remember our simple advice- #DontRiskIt #OpDriveInsured25
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
1 month
Officers from #DumbartonRP stopped and seized this vehicle in Dumbarton for being driven with no insurance. Policy was cancelled roadside for false information provided by driver to the insurer. Fixed Penalty Notice issuedfor 6 ponts and 300 pounds fine. #OpDriveInsured25
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
1 month
#NERPU detected this #Mercedes-Benz E55 being driven at 100mph within the 40mph limit on Wellington Road, #Aberdeen The 30 year old male driver who was in a hurry to get to Burger King has been charged with Dangerous Driving #Fatal5 #SpeedKills
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
2 months
#DumbartonRP, #NMU and #Helensburgh local Policing engaged in a road check site on the A814, Rhu. Over 30 vehicles were stopped and around 20 drivers subject to an eyesight test, all of whom passed. A number of FPN's were issued for road traffic offences. #IsYourVisionRoadworthy
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
2 months
Today #FifeRP carried out a day of action utilising both ANPR and Speed Detection equipment. The following offences were detected: ❗ 7 x speeding offences ❗ 2 x driving licence offences ❗ 2 x no insurance offences ❗ 1 x no MOT offence ❗ 1 x mobile phone offence
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
2 months
#FifeRP have been carrying out speed checks on A92 near to Glenrothes. Several drivers have been stopped for driving in excess of the 40mph speed limit. All drivers issued with Β£100 fine and 3 penalty points. More Info: https://t.co/thEoRYFTED #Fatal5
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
2 months
Another uninsured driver off the road! While on mobile patrol in Ayton, #DunsRP stopped this vehicle. The 36-year-old driver had no insurance. The car was seized, and the driver was issued a fixed penalty. #OpDriveInsured #DriveSmart
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@PSOSRoads
Road Policing Scotland
2 months
#DunsRP in Chirnside seized a vehicle after the 95-year-old driver was found to have no insurance, no tax, and an expired driving licence Road safety is paramount for all road users. Regardless of age, drivers must adhere to UK traffic laws. The driver was reported #DriveSmart
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