Drive on the Left campaign launched

Police Scotland and Road Safety Scotland were joined at tourist hotspot Urquhart Castle, Inverness, today by members of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), along with local MSP, Kate Forbes, to launch a new campaign to remind motorists to ‘Drive on the Left’ when visiting Scotland. Continue reading Drive on the Left campaign launched

Firefighters offer vital road safety training for volunteer medical couriers

Dedicated bikers who transport life-saving equipment across Scotland are being equipped to make a difference if they encounter their own emergency. Continue reading Firefighters offer vital road safety training for volunteer medical couriers

Motorists urged to look out for vulnerable road users

Motorists are being urged to look out for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, who are particularly vulnerable to traffic collisions, as Police Scotland launches a week-long national campaign today to raise awareness of vulnerable road users. Continue reading Motorists urged to look out for vulnerable road users

Motorists urged to drive with care after Met Office warning

Police Scotland is advising drivers to TRAVEL WITH CAUTION overnight tonight (Friday, February 1, 2019) and tomorrow morning, following a Met. Office Yellow Weather Warning for snow and ice covering the South East (East Lothian, Scottish Borders), Aberdeenshire, Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland. Continue reading Motorists urged to drive with care after Met Office warning

More emphasis on hazards of drink and drug driving needed in driving lessons, warn campaigners

Despite a recent study by the University of London revealing that Millennials are shunning alcohol, and teetotalism has become more mainstream, drink driving casualties are at a four year high. In fact, data released by the Department of Transport showed that more than 24% of drink drivers were aged between 16 and 19 years old – inexperienced drivers who have recently passed their driving test. Continue reading More emphasis on hazards of drink and drug driving needed in driving lessons, warn campaigners