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Alness driver reported to fiscal as Highland police flag 'fatal five' concerns on the roads





AN Easter Ross man stopped by police has been reported to the fiscal after being found to be five times the legal drink-drive limit, in possession of a knife and without insurance.

The Highlands and Islands division of Police Scotland shared the incident on its social media feed using the #Fatal5 hasthtag and urging others not to risk it.

Police said the 34-year-old from Alness provided a breath alcohol reading that measured five times the legal limit.

22 microgrammes (mcg) of alcohol in 100 ml of breath. The driver registered a reading of 110, according to police.

The vehicle was seized and the driver reported, police said.

The fatal five as described by road traffic police in their campaigns are:

  • dangerous/careless driving
  • speeding
  • seatbelt offences
  • mobile phone offences
  • drink and drug driving

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