Police Scotland is reminding motorists of the importance of being safe on the roads after over 20 arrests were made over the Easter weekend for driving offences.

The police have noted several incidents including a 56-year-old driver in Kirkcaldy who was four times over the alcohol limit and a 26-year-old woman who has been charged with drink driving, failing to stop and report a collision, no insurance and careless driving following a crash in Alness.

Also, a 19 year-old man was found to be three times over the alcohol limit after a collision in Wick and a 21-year-old man in Inverness failed a roadside drugs test.

Police Scotland has reminded people to drive safely

In Edinburgh, three men and three women have been charged after being caught driving at speeds between 61 mph and 71 mph in a 40mph speed limit at Cramond, and a 35-year-old man has been charged after driving at 90mph on the City Bypass.

All of these arrests and charges were made between April 10 and April 14.

Superintendent Simon Bradshaw, from the Road Policing Division said: “Drink or drug driving is never acceptable and it is astonishing to see people behave so recklessly, particularly when we all need to be doing our bit to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives.

“Officers remain on patrol on the road network and in local communities to deal with illegal driving behaviour in order to keep people safe.

“While the roads may be quieter as the majority of people stay at home, there still remains the potential for unexpected changes to road conditions, such as the presence of pedestrians or deer and other wildlife.

“Nobody can predict what is around the corner and speeding or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs significantly increases your chances of being involved in a crash.

“The consequences of speeding or drink or drug driving can be fatal and it simply is not worth the risk.

“Now, more than ever, we urge motorists to drive safely and legally and to pay heed to government guidance on staying at home.”

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Police reveal list of offences on Scottish roads over Easter weekend - including someone four times over alcohol limit