Driver reported another overloaded car is stopped on A9 near Aviemore
Road policing officers have warned motorists they are putting children and other passengers in danger after stopping another overloaded car on the A9 near to Aviemore.
They found four passengers in the rear of the vehicle earlier this week including two children aged three and seven.
Police said neither of the children were appropriately restrained.
A 46-year-old man has been charged in connection with road traffic offences and a report will to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Sergeant Calum MacAulay, of the road policing unit in Dingwall, said: “It is disappointing to see another incident of drivers taking unnecessary risks putting child passengers in danger.
“Children are not just small adults. Their anatomy is different and vehicles are not always designed with them in mind.
“When children are not properly restrained in the right car seat, even on the shortest of journeys, the impact can be devastating.
“Sadly, road accidents are still a leading cause of accidental death of children and young people. In-car safety is crucial to help minimise injuries and save lives.
“Police Scotland continue to work with Good Egg Safety and Road Safety Scotland to provide support to drivers who travel with children in their vehicles.
“Police Scotland and Good Egg Safety will host a car child seat safety event on Wednesday 11th September in Inverness where drivers will have the opportunity to have child seats checked and safety advice to be passed for best practice.
“More information will be circulated nearer to the event.
“Helpful guides on child seat safety can be found at Good Egg Safety or Road Safety Scotland websites.”
