A number of Edinburgh drivers were caught out near the city centre this week after police cracked down on behaviour at a new junction.
Officers in the capital took to social media on Thursday, December 8, to warn motorists about some of the changes in Leith. Responding to community concerns, police inspected a selection of affected areas where the issues were reported.
Beginning at London Road, new changes due to the Trams to Newhaven project has seen a 'no left turn' sign erected for drivers heading up from Leith Walk.
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However, police stated that many were found to be ignoring the clear signage, with a total of nine penalty tickers handed out in just one evening.
In addition, police also carried out a selection of static road checks, which included breath tests, however all seven had come back negative.
Finally, a HGV driver was hit with three points on their license after officers watched them park on zig-zags leading to a pedestrian crossing, which saw them instantly issued with a ticket.
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Warning other motorists to avoid making the same mistakes, police said: "Special Constables from our North East Support Team #NEST have been out on patrol this week conducting traffic enforcement throughout #Leith.
"Following community concerns, enforcement action continues at London Road. Nine fixed penalty tickets were issued for no left turn contraventions. Static road checks were also conducted throughout Leith, during which seven negative breath tests were carried out.
"Special Constables observed this HGV parked on zig-zags within a pedestrian crossing on Great Junction Street. A fixed penalty ticket was issued to the driver, three points and a £100 fine."
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