Over 100 vehicles stopped for careless driving in Fife and Edinburgh
Officers have been using an unmarked HGV cab to catch motorists not paying attention
Last updated 27th Jul 2022
Police say they caught a 23-year old woman eating a bowl of cereal as she drove over the Queensferry Crossing during a five-week crackdown on careless driving.
Officers have been using an unmarked HGV cab to catch motorists not paying attention.
They also pulled over a lorry driver on the Edinburgh bypass who had both hands on his mobile and was steering with his forearms.
During Operation Tramline, which was carried out between 26th April - and 26th May- a total of 78 cars, 44 LGVs and two motorcycles were stopped by officers.
The HGV cab was deployed on dual carriageways and motorways in Fife, in and around Edinburgh, and in the Forth Valley area.
Road policing officer Tom Aitken said: “Keeping all road users safe is a top priority for Police Scotland and Operation Tramline was set up to help us to reduce the number of road casualties we see on a day to day basis.
“I cannot emphasize enough that drivers should be in control of their vehicle at all time. Eating your breakfast or using a mobile phone or laptop is clearly a major distraction.
“A split second lapse in concentration could result in a crash which can cause serious injury and even death. I would urge all road users to be aware and to stay safe. Road crashes can cause devastation for all those involved.
“The HGV is just one tool we can use to make Scotland’s roads safer and it will be used across Scotland as part of our ongoing work going forward.”