Earlier this week, Lanarkshire Community Policing and Divisional Alcohol Violence Reduction Unit officers worked alongside the National Motorcycle Unit and DVLA Enforcement as part of Operation Kingfisher.
Police in Lanarkshire have clamped down on uninsured drivers and vehicles who are not up to road standard.
This was an opportunity to influence driver behaviour in and around the Shotts and Salsburgh areas. Every opportunity was taken to engage with road users to give advice and, where appropriate, enforce legislation.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Inspector Nicol, from Wishaw Police Office, said: “Drivers who do not properly maintain their vehicles may be totally unaware of any developing, potentially serious defects.“Those charged with road traffic offences will now have to deal with the financial penalties imposed upon them and potentially points endorsed on their licences.
“People who drive without a licence or insurance, or who fail to properly maintain their vehicles, pose a real danger to us all."You can contact Police Scotland on 101, or information can be passed to us anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
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