Cars seized in cops' clampdown
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A CAMPAIGN to detect motorists driving without insurance has reaped dividends with hundreds of offenders being snared and vehicles seized.
Police forces across Scotland took part in three days of action earlier this month, coordinated by the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland.
During the campaign, police in the Highlands and Islands detected a total of 15 driving offences — not having insurance or valid licence — and seized six vehicles.
Chief Superintendent Stevie Mackay (pictured) from Northern Constabulary, the ACPOS lead for coordinating activity to deny criminals the use of Scotland’s roads, said: "We are committed to ensuring that Scotland’s roads are as safe as possible and in just three days we have caught over 200 offenders driving without a suitable licence or insurance.
"People who knowingly drive without a driving licence or insurance are a hazard on our roads. These offenders risk the lives of other road users and cost law abiding motorists higher insurance premiums every year."
He added: "We will continue to patrol Scotland’s roads day and night targeting those who put other road users at risk."
