Police warning after 'reckless' incidents on roads
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POLICE have urged motorists to "now more than ever" drive safely and legally after a number of reckless incidents on the quieter roads over the Easter weekend.
Police Scotland said that between April 10-14, 10 people were detected for high-level speeding offences, and 16 people were detected for drink or drug driving offences by road policing officers – eight over drink-driving offences and eight for drug-driving offences.
Among the incidents, on April 10 a 23-year-old man was reported in connection with dangerous driving on the A96, near Forres, after being detected travelling at 70mph in a 40mph limit and in excess of 100mph in a 60mph limit.
Superintendent Simon Bradshaw, from the road policing division, said: "Drink or drug driving is never acceptable and it is astonishing to see people behave so recklessly, particularly when we all need to be doing our bit to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives.
"Officers remain on patrol on the road network and in local communities to deal with illegal driving behaviour in order to keep people safe.
"While the roads may be quieter as the majority of people stay at home, there still remains the potential for unexpected changes to road conditions, such as the presence of pedestrians or deer and other wildlife. Nobody can predict what is around the corner and speeding or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs significantly increases your chances of being involved in a crash.
"The consequences of speeding or drink or drug driving can be fatal and it simply is not worth the risk."
He added: "Now, more than ever, we urge motorists to drive safely and legally and to pay heed to government guidance on staying at home."
