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Daily Record
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
The worst roads in Scotland for speeding fines are unveiled
Police Scotland have confirmed the number of drivers caught out by cameras across the country with one stretch of road seeing around one speeding offence an hour Nearly 50,000 drivers were caught speeding in a year in Scotland and received Fixed Penalty Notices from police. And new data shows the roads where offences happened the most. The country's worst road for being caught speeding by a camera was a stretch of the A9 between Inverness and Dunblane and in second place was the A90 between Dunblane and Stonehaven. The figures, gathered by Legal Expert, showed that Police Scotland informed 49,609 drivers that they had committed a speeding offence in the year ending March 2025. The figure only accounts for offences captured through fixed, mobile or average speed cameras. Motorists caught speeding will usually see three points added to their licence. Reaching 12 points within three years will disqualify them from driving. They are also sent a Conditional Offers of a Fixed Penalty Notice (COFPNs). The fixed penalty for speeding is £100 and this means that drivers caught in Scotland face a staggering £4,960,900 worth of potential fines. Police Scotland has also confirmed most of the 'worst' 20 roads for speeding offences in the past year. The force would not reveal which roads with fixed cameras had the most cases, stating: 'We are unable to provide any location data for Fixed Speed cameras as to do so would reveal information about which sites were live at any given time. "Disclosure would clearly indicate the enforcement activity of particular cameras and show patterns/ trends, thereby encouraging drivers to commit offences, based on an assumption that they are unlikely to be detected at particular sites/ dates etc. Such an impact on driver behaviour renders safety cameras ineffective as a road safety measure." The busiest camera in the country, according to the figures, is an average speed camera on the A9. Drivers going southbound from Inverness to Dunblane committed 8,413 offences, which works out at close to one every hour on average. Those offences led to 4,229 people receiving a COFPN. Second on the list was the A90 between Dundee and Stonehaven, where 7,994 drivers exceeded the speed limit. The A90 appears twice more in the top 20. Part of its Edinburgh leg, between Burnshot Flyover and Cammo Road, is fifth on the list (4,296 offences) while the intersection of Dundee's Kingsway West and Charlotte Street is tenth (1,512 offences). Here are the top 20 roads for speeding offences in Scotland: Location Camera Type Offences COFPNs Issued A9 Specs Inverness to Dunblane Average Speed 8413 4229 A90 Specs Dundee to Stonehaven Average Speed 7994 4173 M80 South between J1 offslip and the merge with the M8 West J13 (roadworks) Average Speed 4847 3439 Fixed Speed Fixed Speed 4441 2703 A90 Road Edinburgh between Burnshot Flyover and Cammo Road Mobile 4296 3255 M80, near to Junction 9 slip road, Bannockburn Average Speed 3496 2276 Fixed Speed Fixed Speed 2993 2240 Fixed Speed Fixed Speed 2869 1905 Fixed Speed Fixed Speed 1543 857 A90 Aberdeen to Dundee at Kingsway West Charlotte Street Mobile 1512 1078 M80 near to Barnego Road Overbridge Dunipace Mobile 1417 1152 Fixed Speed Fixed Speed 1325 810 A68 Road Soutra Hill North From the West Entrance to Dunlaw Wind Farm Scottish Borders Mobile 1288 984 Fixed Speed Fixed Speed 1269 624 A77 Bogend to Hansel Village Average Speed 1180 731 Fixed Speed Fixed Speed 1125 621 Fixed Speed Fixed Speed 1038 335 M74 South Lesmahagow between Junction 9 and Junction 11 Average Speed 915 269 A96 near Bainshole Mobile 772 617 A92 New Inn to Glenrothes at Balfarg Junction Mobile 724 552 The force also revealed the five worst speeding offenders in the region. Topping this list was a driver who, in August 2024, clocked 148mph on the A68 in the Scottish Borders–a whopping 88mph over speed limit. Just months later, the same stretch of A road was the site of a horror crash that left Hibs assistant manager Eddie May hospitalised. A 29-year-old man was charged with a road traffic offence after the incident. In all, four drivers broke the 130mph mark, according to speed camera detection. Half of them were going over a 60mph speed limit at the time. The worst five speeding offenders in Scotland: Speed (mph) Site Speed limit Year Month 148 A68 Road Soutra Hill North From the West Entrance to Dunlaw Wind Farm Scottish Borders 60 2024 August 138 70 2025 February 134 M80 near to Barnego Road Overbridge Dunipace 70 2024 July 131 A82 1 mile south of Altsigh Youth Hostel near Invermoriston 60 2024 July 126 A1 at Haddington, East Lothian 70 2025 Article continues below March
Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
'XL Gullies' unleash aerial attacks on estate as locals terrified to leave homes
Residents say they're being terrorised by 'massive' seagulls they call 'XL Gullies' - with the birds repeatedly divebombing them and their pets as they leave their homes Residents living on a Liverpool housing estate say they're being repeatedly attacked by "massive" seagulls divebombing them as they step outside their homes. The white birds have hatched chicks on the rooftops of Mahon Court in the city's Georgian Quarter, and residents say the "XL Gullies" now swoop into the square most days to protect their young in the grassy area below. While some locals are left rattled, others see it as nature simply taking its course. "It's nesting season at the moment. Every day, they're coming down," said one resident, who asked not to be named. "They're attacking the dog, they're attacking us. I've just been out with the dog just now and one of them just flew down and attacked us. "They're ripping the bins open and dragging the kids everywhere. It's a hellhole. We call them XL Gullies," the local told the Liverpool Echo. "I've lived here for eight years. We're terrified. They fly at you and come very low down, literally centimetres away from us." Resident Akbar Hhorbani, 60, said the seagulls "go out and attack us when we leave the house". He added: "It's scary. It happens all the time." But Kieran Robertson, 59, was more relaxed about the situation. He said: "It does happen but it's just nature isn't it? They're only coming down to protect their little uns. They use their poo as dive bombs. It happened to me when I was out walking my dog this morning. I've told my neighbours to get a water bottle and make a small hole in the top of it to squirt at the seagulls. "I tried to do that this morning but the bottle fell out of my hand. But I don't see what Sanctuary could do. With rats, they've put down some poison. I don't know what they could do with the seagulls. Once, I saw a few people here holding chicks. I told them about an animal sanctuary over the water which would take them in." Another resident said: "I can see why people are scared but it's not that big a deal. You do get seagulls here because they're on the roof and have had chicks. I don't see what Sanctuary could do. It's just part of nature. You get them all around the place." Locals and street cleaners say the rise in litter, rubbish and dumped food in the city centre is fuelling the problem - creating the perfect environment for the super-seagulls to thrive. Cleaners say the gulls are becoming more aggressive and are pushing further inland, rampaging through bins and waste, and hampering clean-up efforts. To tackle the issue, Liverpool City Council has brought in Waste Investigations Support and Enforcement (WISE) to operate city-wide. The move means more officers on the ground to help curb environmental offences and issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to anyone caught littering. Under the law in England, littering, dog fouling and fly-tipping are all offences that can result in a FPN or prosecution in court. As part of the crackdown, Liverpool Council has also increased fines to deter offending. Litterers now face a £150 penalty, dog foulers £100, and fly-tippers face a new tiered fine system starting at £500 depending on the severity of the offence. The Mirror has contacted Sanctuary Housing, which manages Mahon Court, for comment.
South Wales Argus
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- South Wales Argus
DVSA makes change to roadside fines system for UK drivers
The alteration, which came into effect yesterday (Wednesday, May 28), is intended to make the process simpler for drivers. The government agency has started using a new company to process payments for roadside fines. As a result, motorists will now be able to use Apple Pay and Google Pay to settle their fines, The Manchester Evening News reports. This will enable drivers to use their smartphones at the roadside to pay for several offences, such as: Fixed penalties for vehicle defects and other offences, such as breaking the rules around drivers' hours Immobilisation fees Court deposits The addition of Apple Pay and Google Pay as payment options is expected to make the process more efficient. A DVSA spokesperson said: "Many people will find this quicker and easier than a standard card payment, especially when using a mobile phone." What are roadside fines? In the UK, the DVSA has the authority to issue roadside fines - also known as Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) - for numerous offences related to vehicle condition, driver hours, and licensing. Fines can range from £50 to £300 per offence, depending on severity, and multiple fines can be issued at once. These fines apply to both domestic and international drivers, and cover a vast array of offences including: Using a vehicle that does not meet emissions standards Using a mobile phone while driving Driving without a seatbelt Overloading axles or gross vehicle weight Driving without a valid driver's licence or correct entitlements (e.g., no HGV licence) Driving with defective brakes, tyres, lights, suspension, or steering Not taking required breaks or rest periods Not having an MOT certificate to hand (if required) Recommended reading: Lack of vehicle insurance or road tax Failure to carry out proper daily walkaround checks Exceeding daily or weekly driving time limits Failing to use a tachograph Using a defective or tampered tachograph Falsifying or failing to produce tachograph records Offences can also extend to the vehicle making excessive noise or emissions.
Glasgow Times
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Glasgow Times
DVSA makes change to roadside fines system for UK drivers
The alteration, which came into effect yesterday (Wednesday, May 28), is intended to make the process simpler for drivers. The government agency has started using a new company to process payments for roadside fines. As a result, motorists will now be able to use Apple Pay and Google Pay to settle their fines, The Manchester Evening News reports. This will enable drivers to use their smartphones at the roadside to pay for several offences, such as: Fixed penalties for vehicle defects and other offences, such as breaking the rules around drivers' hours Immobilisation fees Court deposits The addition of Apple Pay and Google Pay as payment options is expected to make the process more efficient. A DVSA spokesperson said: "Many people will find this quicker and easier than a standard card payment, especially when using a mobile phone." What are roadside fines? In the UK, the DVSA has the authority to issue roadside fines - also known as Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) - for numerous offences related to vehicle condition, driver hours, and licensing. Fines can range from £50 to £300 per offence, depending on severity, and multiple fines can be issued at once. These fines apply to both domestic and international drivers, and cover a vast array of offences including: Using a vehicle that does not meet emissions standards Using a mobile phone while driving Driving without a seatbelt Overloading axles or gross vehicle weight Driving without a valid driver's licence or correct entitlements (e.g., no HGV licence) Driving with defective brakes, tyres, lights, suspension, or steering Not taking required breaks or rest periods Not having an MOT certificate to hand (if required) Recommended reading: Lack of vehicle insurance or road tax Failure to carry out proper daily walkaround checks Exceeding daily or weekly driving time limits Failing to use a tachograph Using a defective or tampered tachograph Falsifying or failing to produce tachograph records Offences can also extend to the vehicle making excessive noise or emissions.
Rhyl Journal
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Rhyl Journal
DVSA makes change to roadside fines system for UK drivers
The alteration, which came into effect yesterday (Wednesday, May 28), is intended to make the process simpler for drivers. The government agency has started using a new company to process payments for roadside fines. As a result, motorists will now be able to use Apple Pay and Google Pay to settle their fines, The Manchester Evening News reports. This will enable drivers to use their smartphones at the roadside to pay for several offences, such as: The addition of Apple Pay and Google Pay as payment options is expected to make the process more efficient. A DVSA spokesperson said: "Many people will find this quicker and easier than a standard card payment, especially when using a mobile phone." In the UK, the DVSA has the authority to issue roadside fines - also known as Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) - for numerous offences related to vehicle condition, driver hours, and licensing. Fines can range from £50 to £300 per offence, depending on severity, and multiple fines can be issued at once. These fines apply to both domestic and international drivers, and cover a vast array of offences including: Recommended reading: DVLA issues warning to anyone who passed their driving test before 2015 Drivers warned of expensive 'engine killer' fault in UK's most popular vehicles Is it illegal to park across a dropped kerb driveway? The rules you must follow Offences can also extend to the vehicle making excessive noise or emissions.
