Busy cops stopped loads of motors in Glasgow over the weekend as part of a crackdown.
Police stopped 37 vehicles in the city while conducting road checks on Sunday, October 13.
Officers from the force's National Motorcycle Unit conducted the checks ahead of the winter months to ensure motors were in 'good condition' for safety reasons.
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As part of the day of action, traffic coppers issued two people with fines for not wearing a seatbelt, three vehicle defect notices were issued for lighting and tyre offences, and five drivers were warned for speeding.
The #NationalMotorcycleUnit conducted a road check in Glasgow earlier today. We're happy to report the majority had no issues. As winter approaches it is important to ensure your vehicle is in good condition, not only for your safety, but also other road users. #CheckYourVehicle pic.twitter.com/b60gO6h9WQ
— Road Policing Scotland (@PSOSRoads) October 13, 2024
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "The National Motorcycle Unit conducted a road check in Glasgow earlier today (Sunday, October 13).
"We're happy to report the majority had no issues.
"As winter approaches it is important to ensure your vehicle is in good condition, not only for your safety, but also for other road users."
Meanwhile, elsewhere in Glasgow, officers stopped a motor in the Hamiltonhill area on Saturday, October 12.
Cops say the driver of the white car 'clearly wasn't anticipating' seeing them in the area.
However, after a quick check, the driver was found to allegedly have no license.
Their vehicle was seized and they were reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
The driver of this white car clearly wasn't anticipating seeing #GlasgowRP in #HamiltonHill #Glasgow. After a quick check they were found to have no licence! Vehicle seized. Driver reported to @copfs pic.twitter.com/wRspkc7wUJ
— Road Policing Scotland (@PSOSRoads) October 12, 2024
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "The driver of this white car clearly wasn't anticipating seeing Glasgow Road Policing in Hamiltonhill, Glasgow.
"After a quick check, they were found to have no license. Vehicle seized.
"Driver reported to the Procurator Fiscal."
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