Five drivers were stopped after road policing officers carried out a close pass operation in Glasgow.
Three of the drivers were reported for speeding offences.
Officers on bicycles carried out the operation on Waterfoot Road this morning.
Close pass operations involve taking action against drivers who endanger cyclists and horse riders by passing them too closely.
The force has urged drivers to give enough space when overtaking and to slow down.
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A statement from the force reads: "This morning, officers from Glasgow Road Police conducted a close pass operation on Waterfoot Road, Glasgow.
"Two drivers had a chat on the mat as well as three drivers reported for speeding offences.
"Please make sure you give enough room when overtaking."
This morning officers from #GlasgowRP conducted a #ClosePass operation on Waterfoot Rd, Glasgow.
— Road Policing Scotland (@polscotrpu) July 14, 2020
2 drivers had a #ChatOnTheMat as well as well as 3 drivers reported for speeding offences.
Please make sure you give enough room when overtaking.#SlowDown#ItsALimitNotATarget pic.twitter.com/SdIXGLgEyG
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