Road Policing Scotland

Our Road Policing teams will be out across the North East again this weekend, engaging with motorcyclists and promoting safe riding. You may see us at various stopping points as we carry out patrols in the area. Feel free to stop and say hello 👋 #MotorcycleSafetyCampaign

#FifeRP & #StirlingRP carried out a joint day of action targeting motor insurance offences. These are some of the vehicles officers observed being driven without insurance. #DriveInsured More Info: orlo.uk/ppHnN

24/03/26 #DalkeithRP deployed to the National Mining Museum, along with #DVSA. Notably a man was charged with dangerous driving and failing to wear a seatbelt, 3 cars were found to have defective tyres and 1 car was being driven without insurance.

#DalkeithRP officers stopped this agricultural vehicle, towing a trailer, loaded with bales, in the Penicuik area, with no measures in place, to secure the bales. The driver was charged with road traffic offences. When dealt with at the road side, 3 points and £100 fine.

09/03/26 #RPDalkeith officers stopped this car in the Jedburgh area, which was found to have cord exposed on both front tyres. The woman driver was charged with road traffic offences and the car was prohibited from use on the roads, until the car is subject of a full MOT.

The driver of this vehicle was found to have no insurance after being stopped by officers from the #NationalMotorcycleUnit earlier today in Glasgow. The minimum penalty for driving with no insurance if convicted is a fine of £300 & 6pts added to your licence. #DontRiskIt

This car was stopped by #RPDalkeith, near to Kelso. -Displaying false plates, - No insurance -No MOT -No tax -Bald tyre, cord exposed -Missing brake calliper Driver charged with road traffic offences, the vehicle has been prohibited from use on the roads and seized by police.

Our #MotorcycleSafetyCampaign began yesterday running until September. Our officers will be conducting patrols, in marked & unmarked vehicles, on key motorcycling routes across the country with a view to reducing the number of casualties and improve driver/rider behaviour .

Officers from the #NationalMotorcycleUnit conducted a speed check yesterday on the #A701 at Romanno Bridge near to Newlands Primary School. 8 drivers are now the subject of a report to the PF for driving in excess of the 20mph limit imposed at this location. #SlowerIsSafer

As more motorcyclists return to the roads following the winter, our officers will be patrolling key routes where we will engage with road users , taking enforcement action where needed in our efforts to reduce road casualties. Please ride/drive safely and responsibly !

#FifeRP had reason to conduct a breath test with a driver in the Kirkcaldy area which provided a reading of over 5 times the legal limit. Driver arrested and a report will be submitted to @COPFS More Info: orlo.uk/u8DLr #Fatal5

#FifeRP have been carrying out speed checks near to St Andrews. The drivers of these vehicles were observed travelling in excess of the 40mph speed limit. Both drivers issued with COFPN More Info: orlo.uk/J5YDB #Fatal5

Officers from the #NationalMotorcycleUnit stopped this vehicle in #Glasgow this afternoon. The driver was found to be driving with no insurance. Vehicle seized and the driver is now the subject of a report to the PF. Check your own insurance status here orlo.uk/imTpD

#Lanarkshireroadpolicing took part in a two day action plan tackling Anti Social Behaviour in Hamilton Palace Grounds and Asda carparks.Over 100 vehicles were stopped,numerous offences were detected and positive engagement with drivers was well received. #Antisocialbehaviour

Officers from the #NationalMotorcycleUnit in #Edinburgh stopped the rider of this E-Bike yesterday in Lindsay Rd after being observed riding on the pavement. Officers noted the bike did not meet the restrictions placed upon their use. Bike seized & driver reported. #DontRiskIt

Officers from the #NationalMotorcycleUnit conducted a road check in #Glasgow this afternoon. Two drivers were found to be driving with no insurance or licence, a third was found to be driving with a provisional licence, unaccompanied and with no insurance . #DontRiskIt

#DunsRP stopped a 65-year-old male on the A68 at Newtown St Boswells. No insurance since June last year! Needless to say, the car has been seized and an FPT issued. Not worth the risk. #OpDriveInsured #DriveSmart

Officers from the #NationalMotorcycleUnit stopped the rider of this motorcycle this morning In the east end of #Glasgow for a routine check. The rider did not have a valid licence. Vehicle seized and a 55yr old male is now the subject of a report to the PF. #DontRiskIt

#FifeRP spotted this vehicle in the Glenrothes area. On speaking with the driver it was ascertained they were driving outwith the conditions of their licence and had no insurance. The driver thereafter failed the @DrugWipeUK Driver arrested and vehicle seized. #Fatal5

Dealing with an overturned car on the M90 is risky enough without drivers ignoring the overhead signs ❌ The six drivers who ignored the Red X whilst officer were clearing the road, will all be reported to court #DriveSmart