THE number of reports for Inconsiderate Driver Behaviour in Peebles have declined, the Border Telegraph and Peeblesshire News has learned.

The figures from Police Scotland, which were obtained by an Freedom of Information request, revealed that 47 incidents where reported to the police between August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015. 

During the period of August 1, 2015 to July 31, 2016, the number in reports decreased to 40.

Reports of Inconsiderate Driver Behaviour, which cover all aspects of driving such as speeding, so called boy-racers, driving too fast, driving too slow, overtaking, plus noise on all vehicle types including Cars, Vans, Lorries and Motorbikes.

Despite the reduction, officers from Police Scotland are continuing to remain vigilant on their patrols, and have made it clear that drivers who speed, fail to wear seat belts, or use mobile phones behind the wheel, will be caught.

Inspector Richard Latto from the Lothians and Scottish Borders Road Policing Unit told us: "Casualty reduction on our roads is a priority for Police Scotland and in addition to enforcement, we regularly carry out a range of activities aimed at educating motorists on appropriate driving behaviour.

"Within the Peebleshire region the A72 and A703 are busy routes where we have seen a disproportionate number of serious road collisions. Consequently, we prioritise these routes with the regular deployment of marked and unmarked Road Policing vehicles. 

"Driver education and road side engagement sits alongside enforcement, and local Road Policing crews will continue to use their discretion to positively influence driver behaviour on these priority routes. 

"While it is encouraging to have observed a decrease in the number of reports of inconsiderate driving within the Peebles area, drivers who speed, fail to wear seat belts or use mobile phones will be singled out. 

"We will not become complacent in our efforts to further reduce the instances of inconsiderate driving and will continue to target those who cause the most danger to drivers and children carried in vehicles."