Tayside RPU

The Road Policing Unit, promoting road safety and disrupting travelling criminals in Tayside. Follow us for incident news and updates from across the area.

[THINK! Road Safety @THINKgovuk]

Taking drugs seriously impairs your ability to drive. #staysafe #THINK #drugdriving

[Tayside RPU @RPUTayside]

Rtc involving lorry and car on A90 south of Stonehaven. Please pass with care.

[Tayside RPU @RPUTayside]

There are several roads blocked by fallen trees which are too dangerous to move yet. Please drive with care and expect debris on the roads.

[Tayside RPU @RPUTayside]

Lots of wind damage overnight. Many trees down and roads blocked in Angus area. Be prepared for diversions to travel. High siders beware.

[Tayside RPU @RPUTayside]

Thankfully no serious injuries. Remember tractors work at night. Look out for and react to hazards.

[Tayside RPU @RPUTayside]

Please be aware of slow moving vehicles. This is a crash we attended earlier. Thankfully no serious injuries.

[Tayside RPU @RPUTayside]

Remember the gritters can't always be there before you. You're responsible for your safety. Drive to conditions and keep speeds down.

[Tayside RPU @RPUTayside]

Yes. Winter is here. When driving try to use acceleration/deceleration sense. Avoid heavy breaking. Keep speeds down. Drive safe stay safe.

[PC Scott Anderson @ForfarCentrePC]

Roads in this area are very slippy and icy at the moment. Please adjust your speed and drive to the conditions.

[Tayside RPU @RPUTayside]

@LochLomondside None of this test takes place on ice. Stopping distances on ice may be up to 10 times greater.

[Tayside RPU @RPUTayside]

@LochLomondside @WindyWilson88 I'm all for fitting winter tyres however in icy conditions no matter what tyres you use - slow down.

[Tayside RPU @RPUTayside]

@LochLomondside @WindyWilson88 Winter tyres are designed for use on snow and do not give you any grip on ice. The same also applies to 4x4's

[❤️Windy Wilson❤️ @WindyWilson88]

ROAD SURFACE TEMPERATURES - Windy says many RST's are still below freezing so take it easy out there. Cold roads + Moisture = ICY CONDITIONS

[Tayside RPU @RPUTayside]

One last thing before I finish night shift. Remember to defrost all your vehicles windows before moving off. Don't risk it.

[Tayside RPU @RPUTayside]

Lots of defective lights on vehicles. Save yourself the hassle. Check them before we have to.

[Tayside RPU @RPUTayside]

Please don't use fog lights unless seriously reduced visibility. It causes dazzle and glare for other drivers.... and it's an offence.

[Tayside RPU @RPUTayside]

Gritters are out working tonight but please remember they can't get to every road just before you use it! Drive to conditions.

[Tayside RPU @RPUTayside]

Lots of ice and frost about tonight. Take care in the morning as it may linger especially in shaded areas. Drive safe, stay safe.

[Tayside RPU @RPUTayside]

@mark_m_81 @ForfarCentrePC they have been changed to give the reading of the test rather than zero, pass, warn or fail.

[PC Scott Anderson @ForfarCentrePC]

The drink drive limit reduces significantly on 5th Dec. The message in clear. Don't drink and drive as just 1 drink could put you over.