Police Scotland have stated that there were more than 2,000 road traffic offences detected in the last week during National BRAKE Road Safety Week campaign.
According to the figures that were released as part of Road Safety Week the vast majority of offences detected involved speeding with Road Policing Unit officers detecting 941 speeding offences and the Mobile Safety Camera Units around the country recording another 709 offenders. In the same period, there were close to 200 cases of dangerous driving with 17 instances of dangerous driving and 121 for breaching the law over seatbelt legislation. Mobile phones also presented a danger with more half of careless driving offences involving a mobile.
Superintendent Fraser Candlish, Head of Road Policing for Police Scotland admitted that he was disappointed in the number of offences especially during Road Safety Week. He said: “I am disappointed that so many drivers chose to ignore these warnings and were prepared to risk themselves and other road users, with the result that hundreds of drivers now face a range of sanctions from receiving corrective advice, to the issue of fixed penalties or being reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
“Several of these drivers, particularly those detected for Dangerous Driving, are more than likely to be appearing in court facing penalties which could very well see them banned from the road, with the consequence of, in some cases, losing their livelihood and possibly their liberty.”
Candlish also warned that with winter approaching and weather conditions worsening, it was more important than ever that road traffic laws were adhered to adding: “December sees the start of the meteorological winter season, and we are now experiencing challenging driving conditions which require all drivers to be aware of them and adjust their driving to suit the conditions. I urge everyone to take the greatest care and pay the utmost attention to their standard of driving.”
Road Traffic Accidents: Making a Claim
Regardless of how safely you operate on the roads, the latest figures from Police Scotland serve as a reminder that no matter how careful you are, there is always the chance of being involved in a road traffic accident. If you are involved in a road traffic accident and injured as a result of negligence you could be entitled to take legal action to hold those responsible to account and to obtain compensation.
When making a compensation claim, it is important to have as much information as possible as this will grant solicitors the best possible chance of obtaining compensation. Our team may require evidence such as where, when and how the incident occurred as well as details about the other driver including insurance. Statements from witnesses, as well as any other evidence (such as photographs), can prove to be exceptionally beneficial.
It is important to note that whilst you can make a personal injury claim for the injuries sustained in your accident, you must not have been at fault for the incident. Many people believe that their injury is too minor to claim for. However, you can also claim for damage to property, loss of income if you were unable to work and rehabilitation or medical costs.
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If you have been involved in a road traffic accident in Aberdeen or the surrounding area that was not your fault, our team of expert solicitors can help. Contact us today using our online contact form.
