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Sian Traynor

Edinburgh Queensferry Crossing driver handed fine after undercover police pull them over

An Edinburgh driver was caught out by police this week after they drove over the Queensferry Crossing.

Road Police Scotland issued a warning to other motorists on Monday, November 7, after the individual was pulled over by undercover officers.

Using an unmarked car to head over the bridge, police said that "despite warning motorists" that morning, the driver had been tailgating their vehicle.

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With a reduced speed limit in place on the M90 at the time, the driver also then went on to undertake the unmarked police car, which saw them receive a £100 fine.

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Stopped at the side of the bridge, police urged others not to make the same mistake. In a post on social media, road officers said:

|"Despite #FifeRP warning motorists this morning; that's another driver caught tailgating and undertaking one of our unmarked cars on the M90.

"When the speed limit is reduced on the Queensferry Crossing it's not optional!Driver issued ticket for £100 and 3 points."

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