News / Police’s driving clampdown
POLICE say they increased patrols of Shetland’s roads in January – picking up 35 alleged driving offences including one case of drink driving and a dozen speeding charges.
Shetland’s acting chief inspector Lindsay Tulloch said police were focusing resources on tackling various concerns identified about driving in the islands.
Only one out of 54 drivers breath-tested was found to be over the prescribed limit and arrested, while 12 were charged with speeding, 15 charged with driving with no seat belt, three charged with using a mobile phone while driving, three charged with driving without insurance and one without an MOT.
“We will continue to enforce road traffic legislation and work towards educating motorists in order to reduce the number of casualties on our roads,” Tulloch said.
“The clear message is: drive within the speed limit, wear your seat belt, do not use a mobile phone while driving your car, and ensure your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition, has a valid MOT certificate and is insured for use on the public road.
“To get this message across, traffic patrols in both marked and unmarked police vehicles will continue in the weeks ahead.”
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