| The latest Operation Bandit saw road policing officers on the A90 Kingsway, near the Gourdie Croft restaurant, out detecting road traffic offences, unroadworthy vehicles and travelling criminals.
The day-long operation, which began at 8.30am, followed a similar operation a week ago on the A92 Arbroath Road and used Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems to apprehend car criminals.
However, some frustrated motorists contacted the Tele to say they had faced delays up to 15 minutes during the rush-hour period.
One said, “I realise these types of things have to be done, but it is very inconvenient for people who need to get to work.”
Many thought the delays was connected with roadworks at the nearby Landmark (formerly Swallow) Hotel roundabout, but a spokeswoman for Bear Scotland said, “Works to repair carriageway defects in the vicinity of Swallow roundabout finished on schedule at 6:30am.
“The lane closure currently in place was requested by Tayside Police to assist in vehicle checks. The closure is not connected with the works which were carried out last night.”
Almost 4600 vehicles were checked by the ANPR during last Friday’s operation adjacent to Monymusk Park.
A driver and his company were charged after he was stopped and found to be driving an overladen van. Another two drivers had their vehicles seized after it was discovered they were driving without insurance.
Two vehicles were identified as having no MOT and another vehicle was taken off of the road because of the dangerous condition it was in.
DVLA officials also seized six vehicles being driven without current tax discs, although five of the six drivers paid penalties immediately so they could resume their journeys.
Tayside Police identified a number of registration plate offences and issued warnings and advice in relation to minor road traffic offences, as well as gathering intelligence for a number of ongoing enquiries.
ANPR camera equipment is supported by a number of national databases that can tell officers in a matter of seconds whether a vehicle has been stolen or has been used in a crime.
The cameras also have the capability to detect illegal number plates.
If anyone has information about the illegal use of vehicles, they should contact the police on 0300 111 2222, or speak to any officer. |
