Dumbarton crime: Motorist 'drove without licence' in Alexandria

Officers from the Dumbarton road policing division say they stopped the vehicle in Jamestown after noticing that one of its brake lights was out.

According to police, officers then found the driver had no insurance or a licence.

The car was seized and the motorist is now the subject of a report to the procurator fiscal. 

#DumbartonRP stopped this car in Jamestown as it had a brake light out. Car is now seized, driver has no licence or insurance and is subject of a report to @copfs #driveinsured #dontriskit pic.twitter.com/4yAnrAR6R0

— Road Policing Scotland (@polscotrpu) June 29, 2022

In a separate incident in Dumbarton police say they stopped a second motorist who was allegedly uninsured while driving.

Cops have issued a reminder to motorists to ensure that their insurance is in order before setting off. 

Those found without it could face six penalty points, a £300 fine, and having their vehicle seized. 

Please remember it is your responsibility to make sure your insurance is in order. If the company cancel it and we stop you then you will be charged with no insurance and face 6 penalty points, £300 fine and having your vehicle seized. #DunbartonRP with a second no insurance pic.twitter.com/3IbQ63XItf

— Road Policing Scotland (@polscotrpu) June 29, 2022

Meanwhile, in Balloch, officers from Dumbarton's road policing unit stopped an overweight van amid concern over its safety.

Police say they pulled the van over after it was clearly observed "struggling with basic maneuvers".

According to police, the van was found to be 33 per cent overweight.

Another early shift another overweight van stopped in #Balloch by #DumbartonRP this van was 33% overweight and could clearly be seen to struggle with basic maneuvers. pic.twitter.com/CpCj2rSZAt

— Road Policing Scotland (@polscotrpu) June 28, 2022