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Police warning over bypass danger | Police warning over bypass danger |
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Drivers are crossing into the path of oncoming traffic to overtake on the new Dalkeith bypass, police have said. | Drivers are crossing into the path of oncoming traffic to overtake on the new Dalkeith bypass, police have said. |
Lothian and Borders Police have issued a warning following several reports of motorists flouting the law on the new A68 road which was opened last week. | Lothian and Borders Police have issued a warning following several reports of motorists flouting the law on the new A68 road which was opened last week. |
The three-lane road has two lanes running southbound, while the third lane is used by northbound traffic. | The three-lane road has two lanes running southbound, while the third lane is used by northbound traffic. |
The lane is bordered by double solid white lines, meaning that drivers should not cross them. | The lane is bordered by double solid white lines, meaning that drivers should not cross them. |
Other drivers have also been carrying out U-turns on the stretch of road when they realise they are travelling in the wrong direction. | Other drivers have also been carrying out U-turns on the stretch of road when they realise they are travelling in the wrong direction. |
Police are now carrying out regular marked and unmarked patrols in the area, in a bid to catch offenders. | Police are now carrying out regular marked and unmarked patrols in the area, in a bid to catch offenders. |
Insp Fraser Jervis, of Lothian and Borders Police, warned "irresponsible driving" on the new bypass was putting lives at risk. | Insp Fraser Jervis, of Lothian and Borders Police, warned "irresponsible driving" on the new bypass was putting lives at risk. |
He said: "While we welcome the opening of the new A68 bypass, we do not welcome the dangerous driving taking place on this particular stretch of road. | He said: "While we welcome the opening of the new A68 bypass, we do not welcome the dangerous driving taking place on this particular stretch of road. |
"Not only are the people responsible putting their own lives at risk, but they are also posing a serious danger to other road users. | "Not only are the people responsible putting their own lives at risk, but they are also posing a serious danger to other road users. |
"We have increased our presence in this area, and anyone driving in an irresponsible manner can expect to be dealt with robustly." | "We have increased our presence in this area, and anyone driving in an irresponsible manner can expect to be dealt with robustly." |
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