13 motorists were stopped on the A82 Highland road near Drumnadrochit this morning after they are alleged to have passed too close to a unmarked police cyclist
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13 drivers were stopped by police, this morning, after they drove "too closely" to an unmarked police cyclist.
The operation was conducted by road policing officers carrying out Operation Close Pass on the A82 in Drumnadrochit.
Operation Close Pass is to ensure that drivers provide cyclists sufficient space to travel safely on our roads.
The drivers were given a demonstration on how to overtake safely using a specially designed mat, and other potential road hazards for cyclists, such as damaged road surfaces, debris and road furniture were highlighted to them.
Road policing constable Paul Whitehead said "We would like to thank the members of the public and the motorists, both that we interacted with today, and also those who didn't require to be spoken to due to their good driving practices.
"The A82 in Drumnadrochit was very busy and the majority of motorists showed consideration and provided adequate room for the cyclist. The drivers that we did speak to were receptive to the advice passed along with the demonstration.
"Cyclists are vulnerable road users and it is important that motorists understand how intimidating and dangerous it can be for a cyclist when vehicles pass too closely.
"Cyclists have as much right to be on the road as motorists, and we encourage all road users to show consideration for each other and to obey the rules set out in The Highway Code."
