A MAN has been reported for dangerous and drink-driving following a car crash near the Kincardine Bridge this weekend.

The 43-year-old man was said to be more than twice the drink-driving limit when he was when he was spotted by officers, who were carrying out patrols and checks as part of Operation Zenith over Saturday and Sunday on the main roads around the Forth Valley.

The incident happened near Higgins Neuk Roundabout with the driver later failing a breath test.

A man caught travelling at excessive speeds twice within three miles and another drink driver were among several other motorists detected over the two days.

Officers handed out 41 endorsable fixed penalty notices to speeders, including a 68-year-old, who was detected travelling at excessive speeds both on the A876 and A977.

Two other male drivers have also been reported for speeding - they were zooming past at 93 and 92mph on a stretch of the A82.

Nearly 30 drivers received warnings and corrective guidance for breaking the speed limit, while 14 others were reported for offences including driving whilst disqualified, license and insurance offences, failure to obey traffic signs, careless driving and driving with no MOT.

Additionally, 27 vehicle defect reports were issued and three vehicles have been seized.

Inspector Roddy MacMillan, trunk roads inspector for the East of Scotland, said: “Over the two days, road policing officers from Stirling have been concentrating on the objectives of Operation Zenith.

“The intention of the campaign is to promote safe and responsible motorcycling throughout the roads network of Forth Valley and reduce the number of casualties from road collisions, whilst improving driver and rider behaviour and awareness.

"It is, however, disappointing to report that a number of drivers and riders were caught exceeding speed limits both within and outwith built up areas.

“Travelling at speeds in excess of 30mph of the speed limit shows a total disregard for the safety of themselves and other road users and the consequences of such actions can lead to disastrous results.

“A 25-year-old man, who was stopped for speeding on the A786, was also found to be failing to wear a seatbelt and failed a roadside breath test. The driver later provided a breath/alcohol reading of more than three times the drink drive limit.

“Another driver was disqualified from driving less than two weeks ago and chose to ignore the penalty imposed by the court, continuing to drive whilst disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence, no insurance and the vehicle was untaxed.

“My message is simple - do not drive if you have consumed alcohol. Do not risk it if you are unsure, having consumed alcohol the night before.

“I would also urge road users to use their observations, concentrate on the road ahead, slow down, travel at appropriate speeds for the road layout and weather conditions and in all cases, not above the posted speed limits.

"In the better weather, drivers and riders should be more aware of the increased use of the road by vulnerable roads users, namely pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists and they should be anticipating their increased presence and the potential hazards ahead at junctions, roundabouts bends and hill crests.

“I want everyone to enjoy the roads, scenery, tourist, recreational and social facilities that are on offer within the Forth Valley area, but I cannot stress the importance of the need for all road users to concentrate on the road ahead and provide a valuable contribution to keeping our roads a safe place to be.

“Members of the public who witness any driving offences can report them to Police Scotland by contacting 101.”