Police campaign targets dangerous driving
From Tuesday, May 8, to Thursday, May 10, Northern Constabulary will be targeting motorists who drive dangerously, carelessly or over the speed limit.
As part of the national campaign, officers will also be focusing on the use of seat belts to highlight the dangers for drivers and passengers who are not using them.
The ACPOS (Association of Chief Police Officers Scotland) “Days of Action” form part of an ongoing National Campaign Strategy by ACPOS focused on reducing the number of casualties on the roads.
In 2010, 133 out of the 189 fatal road accidents in Scotland (over 70%) happened on “non built-up roads” generally with a speed limit greater than 40mph. A contributory factor for a significant proportion of these road deaths was one of the following:
- exceeding the speed limit.
- not driving appropriately for road conditions drivers and passengers.
- not wearing seat belts.