33 drivers stopped for offences on A77
As part of Ayrshire Division’s commitment to improving safety on the roads, officers from the local road policing team conducted a vehicle safety check on the A77 near to Ayr on Monday 21st March 2016. This joint operation was assisted by representatives from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
As part of Ayrshire Division’s commitment to improving safety on the roads, officers from the local road policing team conducted a vehicle safety check on the A77 near to Ayr on Monday 21st March 2016. This joint operation was assisted by representatives from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
33 alleged offences were detected, including one vehicle being seized by officers for allegedly being driven without insurance and 4 vehicles which were allegedly in a dangerous condition. Other offences detected included 2 vehicles allegedly being driven without Test Certificates (MOT) and 2 alleged driving licence offences. Warnings were also given to a further 12 drivers for alleged lighting offences or HGV driver’s hours offences.
Inspector Pennington of Ayrshire Division’s Road Policing Unit commented “These offences relate directly to the safety of other roads users - it is vital that all road users ensure their vehicles are in a roadworthy condition and suitably insured, this combined with responsible driving is vital to ensuring that the risks of a collision and injuries are reduced.”
"Road safety is everyone's responsibility and this includes ensuring your vehicle is fit to be on the road. If you think someone is endangering other road users, then call the police or Crimestoppers and do your bit to keep people safe."
If you have any information on someone breaking the law behind the wheel, or any other crime, please contact Police Scotland by calling 101 (always dial 999 in an emergency) or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111