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Robert Fairnie

Edinburgh drivers pulled over for going too close to unmarked police cyclist

A number of drivers were pulled over for going too close to an unmarked police cyclist on Edinburgh roads.

Police in the city were carrying out checks as part of Operation Close Pass on Wednesday morning.

Their patrols were focused in the Leith area, with the aim of educating motorists on how to safely share the road with cyclists.

An unmarked police cyclist was sent out on the road, and officers observed drivers to see how they passed.

A total of six motorists were warned and spoken to in relation to unsafe overtaking.

Edinburgh Police shared news of the activity this afternoon, adding: "#LeithCommunityCops and @polscotrpu have been conducting #OpClosePass in Leith today. The focus to educate and engage with motorists on sharing the roads with cyclists safely.

Officers were out in Leith as part of Operation Close Pass (Edinburgh Police/ Twitter)

"Six drivers warned and spoken to in relation to unsafe overtaking of an unmarked police cyclist."

During their patrols police also arrested one person for driving while disqualified, while two further vehicles were seized for traffic offences.

They added: "A variety of offences also detected from no insurance through to mobile phone offences."

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