Tag: Police Scotland

Operation Drive: Police Scotland to take action against uninsured drivers

  • Police Scotland will undertake Operation Drive Insured on 7-13 September 2019 in a national week of enforcement activity to seize uninsured drivers’ vehicles and improve road safety.
  • Uninsured drivers are more likely to cause accidents and are often involved in wider crime.
  • Drivers without insurance will have their vehicle seized and potentially crushed. In cases that go to court, offenders can receive an unlimited fine and a driving ban.

Road Policing teams across Scotland will undertake ‘Operation Drive Insured’ from 7-13 September, in a week of enhanced operations to seize uninsured drivers’ vehicles and improve road safety. Continue reading Operation Drive: Police Scotland to take action against uninsured drivers

Police issue warning to motorists

Road Policing Officers are warning motorists of the consequences of driving on restricted carriageways.

At around 2.30pm on Saturday 31st August, police responded to a road collision on the A720 (city bypass) westbound carriageway between Gilmerton and Lasswade.

During this incident a temporary road closure was put in place, but police  officers observed a number of individuals opting to drive the wrong way on the slip-road towards Gilmerton, to avoid the stationary traffic.

Ten motorists were charged with dangerous driving as a result and others are now being reminded that they will face similar action if they drive in a manner, which puts themselves or others at risk.


Inspector Roger Park from the Road Policing Unit in Edinburgh said: “While we fully appreciate the frustration caused when you are stuck in traffic, be it as a result of an accident, or general congestion, it is entirely unacceptable to drive the wrong way or on un-permitted areas, in an attempt to avoid delays.

“Such action increases your chances of being involved in a collision and it will not be tolerated.

“We are out on patrol, monitoring the road network on a daily basis and if you are found to be committing such an offence, you can expect to be charged.”

Police appeal following road collision in Broomhouse

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious road collision in the west of the city. The incident happened around 9am on Monday (2nd September) on Broomhouse Road at its roundabout junction with Broomhouse Drive. Continue reading Police appeal following road collision in Broomhouse

Neighbour jailed for serious sexual assault of woman in her home

A man who subjected a woman to a serious sexual assault in her Corstorphine home has been jailed.

At the High Court in Glasgow yesterday, David Reid was sentenced to four years and three months, and also given an Order of Lifelong Restriction, following the attack, which took place on Monday 30th October 2017. Continue reading Neighbour jailed for serious sexual assault of woman in her home

Police release CCTV images following Saughtonhall robbery

Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection a robbery in Saughtonhall Drive.

A man entered a convenience store on Saughtonhall Drive at around 5.30pm on Friday 26th July and threatened staff before leaving with a three-figure sum of cash.

He is described as white, aged in his thirties, around 5ft 8ins tall and of stocky build. He was wearing a navy-coloured jacket and dark-coloured jeans.

Detective Constable Craig Donnelly from Corstorphine CID said: “Fortunately nobody was injured during this incident but staff at the premises were left understandably shaken by the ordeal.

“I would appeal to anyone who recognises the man pictured, and who can help identify and trace him, to contact police as soon as possible.”

Those with information should contact Corstorphine CID via 101 and quote incident number 3761 of 26th July. Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Man jailed for Morrison Street attack

A man who assaulted a woman and attempted to sexually assault her has been jailed. At Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday, Juan Martin Comba Valdez was convicted and sentenced to 18-months in prison for the attack, which took place in Morrison Street during the early morning of Sunday 12th May. Continue reading Man jailed for Morrison Street attack

CCTV appeal following serious assault on city bus

Police have released images of a man they wish to speak to as they believe he may be able to assist with their investigation in relation to a serious assault.

The incident occurred around 10.15pm on Friday 5th July 2019 on board a Lothian Bus, during which time a man sustained injuries which required hospital treatment. Continue reading CCTV appeal following serious assault on city bus