More than 500 Scots have been fined for flouting strict lockdown rules since emergency powers came into force two weeks ago.
Chief constable Iain Livingstone also revealed 35 arrests were made as he urged the public to “obey the law” ahead of the normally busy Easter holidays.
Livingstone said most people have followed social distancing and travel restrictions.
“Since the emergency powers came into effect two weeks ago, we have been required to take enforcement action in limited situations,” he said.
“This has typically been during incidents where people do not comply with legal instructions even after being spoken to by officers. For example, house parties or gatherings in public where those involved refuse to disperse.
“However, overall, compliance has been very high in Scotland and I thank the public for their overwhelming co-operation and commitment.”
A police breakdown of the figures show groups were asked to disspers 1427 times, while a further 464 groups needed a warning.
In total, 537 fixed penalties were issued, and “reasonable force” was used to return people to their homes 58 times.
Arrests were low across 13 police divisions. Of the total 35 arrests, eight were made in Glasgow, followed by seven in Argyll and West Dunbartonshire, and five in Edinburgh.
Police issued 113 fixed penalties in Glasgow, followed by 67 in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde and 57 in Lanarkshire.
Livingstone, speaking at First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s daily press update, said the “vast majority” are doing the “right thing”.
He also vowed keep policing “fair, reasonable and proportionate” after concerns of a heavy-handed approach in parts of England.
“I would not expect patrolling of supermarket aisles,” Livingstone said.
“I would expect our officers to be visible, to be engaged with people wherever they happen to be, but I would not expect such prescriptive action."
Livingstone also defended the warning given to former chief medical officer Catherine Calderwood, who lost her job after twice breaching strict advice to visit her Fife holiday home.
He said: “Dr Calderwood had accepted the error of her ways without any equivocation.”
A warning was timely, fair and proportionate, he added.
Addressing anyone considering travelling at the weekend, Livingstone said: “If we all do the right thing to maintain social distancing, stay home and keep safe, we will protect the NHS.
“If you need help or support from the police service contact us.
“Please, please, stick with it. Obey the law, continue to play your part, and lives will be saved.”
Emergency powers were rushed through the UK and Scottish parliaments last month to deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
