Crackdown on speeding motorists 12/2/13
Western Isles police are preparing for a new crackdown on speeding drivers.
The police force will carry out a day of action on Wednesday in campaign against people who drive too fast as well as targeting "inappropriate drivers."
These will include drivers who are uninsured or do not have licences, those failing to use seatbelts or illegally using mobile phones or handheld devices.
In addition, officers will be on the lookout for vehicles which are not fit for the road due to worn tyres or mechanical defects.
Inspector Neil Lumsden of Northern Constabulary said that there is a clear and established link between speeding and crashes which cause death or serious injury.
Inspector Lumsden said: "Drivers who speed, fail to obey traffic signals and signs and those who use vehicles not fit for the road are putting themselves in and other road users at risk."
He said the campaign aims to reduce the number of casualties on our roads as speeding is one of the main causal factors in road traffic collisions.
He said: "Speeding is unacceptable, dangerous and costly and poses a real risk to drivers, other road users and even pedestrians. Speeding carries a minimum penalty of a £60 fine and three penalty points on your driving licence."
He added: "In some instances drivers may be convicted of dangerous driving, lose
their licence for at least 12 months and may be ordered to re-
He added: "I would encourage all road users to adhere to speed limits, drive appropriately in terms of the road conditions and surroundings. Speed limits are there for a reason – to keep you and others safe and all officers will be out ensuring the law in enforced."