More fines for coronavirus travel breaches were issued in West Dunbartonshire and Argyll than in any other area of Scotland.
Figures for the week between January 13 and January 20 showed that the Police issued 241 penalty notices to people breaching strict travel guidelines, which outlaw non-essential travel between different local authority areas.
That is eight times as many as were issued in the first week of restrictions, and up substantially on the 149 issued over the festive period.
Argyll and West Dunbartonshire was the area where the most fines were issued, totalling 52, whilst Greater Glasgow recorded 36. Just one was issued in the north east, and none at all in Fife.
Responding to the figures, Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie said: “It is vitally important that everyone follows the restrictions and guidance as much as possible.
“I know how frustrating and disruptive these rules can be but they are in place to keep ourselves – and the most vulnerable in our society – safe.
“The quicker we see the roll out of the vaccine programme, the quicker we will see a reduction in the number of cases which will lead to rules being relaxed.
“I urge everyone to only travel for essential purposes. I know local people have sacrificed a huge deal over the last eleven months. With the roll out of the vaccine an end is in sight but we must not lose focus now.”
Whilst MP Martin Docherty-Hughes also urged people to continue to follow the rules.
He added: “The majority of people understand and are complying with the need for restrictions on non-essential travel. It’s disappointing though that due to the actions of the few who choose not to take this deadly virus seriously the police are having to step-in to enforce the rules.
“The requirement to stay at home isn’t easy, but it is necessary to suppress the virus and the latest case numbers show these measures are making a difference.
“Lives depend on everyone doing the right thing. By sticking to the rules we all play our part in protecting the NHS and keeping our loved ones safe.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We fully recognise the impact these further restrictions will have on people’s lives. However, it is clear that significant sacrifices are vital to help suppress the spread of coronavirus.
“The Chief Constable has made it clear that our approach throughout the pandemic has not changed. Police Scotland officers will continue to support people to follow the regulations and encourage them to take personal responsibility.
“People should not leave their homes unless for essential purposes.
“We have increased patrols in our communities to explain the regulations and to encourage people to do the right thing. Where officers encounter wilful breaches they will act decisively to enforce the law.”
Fines start at £30, doubling to £60 if they are not paid within 28 days. Repeat offenders can face fines of up to £960.
The force’s Covid-19 bulletin also shows police issued a total of 395 fixed penalty notices for virus-related offences - including the travel fines - and made 18 arrests in this single week.
It comes as a kayaker was fined after being spotted on Loch Lomond nearly 50 miles away from his home.
The brazen man was nabbed by cops after being discovered enjoying his kayak at Aldochlay, near Luss.
Police checked a nearby car which was registered to an address 49 miles away in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire.
When the 25-year-old returned to shore he was slapped with a fixed penalty notice for flouting restrictions.
It comes as Scotland remains in strict lockdown to stop the rapid spread of coronavirus, meaning those in the central belt cannot leave home unless deemed essential.
The incident happened on Thursday, January 7 this year.
Police say there have been “high levels of compliance overall” with Covid rules in the area, but that they will “utilise enforcement powers when required” in the event of significant breaches being discovered.
