Police stop six drivers in Elgin

Six motorists in Elgin were stopped by the police after they passed too close to this unmarked cyclist.

North East Road Policing officers carried out Operation Close Pass in the town on Tuesday.

A police spokesperson said; "All Road Policing units carry out these operations, so please give cyclists space and don't be the next driver stopped."

According to a recent survey, two-thirds of people in Scotland are unaware it's an offence to overtake with less than 1.5 metres space or a car's width to spare.

If a case is brought to court, drivers can be given three points and a £100 fine, or receive a criminal conviction for more serious offences.

Operation Close Pass involved a camera being fitted onto the handlebars and back of the unmarked bike.

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