156 vehicles stopped in Highland and Islands Division over the weekend in connection with road traffic offences

Highland and Islands Division had a focus on road safety over Saturday, 28 March and Sunday, 29 March, 2025.

Over the course of the weekend, local officers along with colleagues from the Road Policing Unit stopped 156 vehicles in connection with road traffic offences.

Of significance, seven people were arrested and charged in connection with drug driving. These offences happened in Shetland, North Kessock, Inverness and Alness.

Five people were arrested and charged in connection with drink driving in Fort William, Orkney, Barra, Inverness and Skye.

Twelve drivers were detected speeding. They were charged at the roadside and issued with fixed penalty tickets.

Other offences included driving without a licence, no insurance, careless driving, no MOT, seatbelt and mobile phone offences and a vehicle in a dangerous condition.  Several notifications were also made to DVLA in relation to fitness to drive concerns.

Chief Superintendent Rob Shepherd said: “As we approach the summer months and improving weather, we see more people out and about using our roads.

‘‘Road safety is the responsibility of every road user and so it goes without saying that it is the responsibility of every police officer and not just roads policing officers.

“I really cannot stress highly enough the need to drive responsibly and safely. Get it wrong and there may be no second chances. A split second of distraction, carelessness or even recklessness, can lead to a lifetime of tragedy, suffering and regret.

‘‘Please enjoy your driving but do so in a sensible manner.’’