Police Scotland
Argyll and Bute Council · 24 November 2025
Back to Cowal Transport Forum — 24 November 2025 and its agenda
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OFFICIAL: POLICE AND PARTNERS Please note that all data included in this report are management information and not official statistics. All data are sourced from Police Scotland internal systems and are correct as of date of publication. Unless stated otherwise numerical comparisons are against the previous year to date and the previous five-year average for the same data period specified. OFFICIAL: POLICE AND PARTNERS Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Division Cowal Transport Forum - 24th November 2025 The priorities for your area are decided by data from our strategic assessment which details threats and risks, and also from feedback from local authorities, partners, and residents in the Local Policing Survey. The priorities are: • Serious and organised crime • Crimes of theft and dishonesty (acquisitive crime) • Road safety and road crime • Violent crime • Public protection. Road Safety and Traffic Offenses Update: August 1 – November 20, 2025 From August 1 to November 20, 2025, road safety enforcement in LD – Cowal, Bute & Helensburgh remained a top priority. Despite ongoing initiatives, speeding, careless driving, and impaired driving continued to pose significant challenges, underscoring the need for sustained action and community collaboration. Key Findings 1. Speeding Offenses - A total of 192 speeding offenses were recorded. - The A815 (77 cases) and A83 (36 cases) emerged as the most problematic routes, accounting for nearly 60% of all incidents. - The majority of offenses involved exceeding the 30 MPH speed limit under Local Orders (178 cases). COWAL, BUTE & HELENSBURGH PRIORITIES 2023-2026
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OFFICIAL: POLICE AND PARTNERS Please note that all data included in this report are management information and not official statistics. All data are sourced from Police Scotland internal systems and are correct as of date of publication. Unless stated otherwise numerical comparisons are against the previous year to date and the previous five-year average for the same data period specified. OFFICIAL: POLICE AND PARTNERS - Disposal: - Endorsable Conditional Offers: 182 cases - Summons to Court: 10 cases 2. Careless and Dangerous Driving - 48 incidents were reported, with careless driving (42 cases) being far more common than dangerous driving (6 cases). - The A815 saw the highest number of incidents (18 cases), with the remaining 30 occurring across other routes. - Disposal: - Endorsable Conditional Offers: 26 cases - Summons to Court: 12 cases - Undetected (Live): 10 cases 3. Drink and Drug Driving - 28 impaired driving offenses were recorded during the period. - Disposal: - Court Summons: 13 cases - Court Undertakings: 12 cases - Custody: 3 cases Trends and Actions Speeding and impaired driving remain persistent issues, particularly along the A815 and A83 corridors. To combat these challenges, the following proactive measures have been implemented:
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OFFICIAL: POLICE AND PARTNERS Please note that all data included in this report are management information and not official statistics. All data are sourced from Police Scotland internal systems and are correct as of date of publication. Unless stated otherwise numerical comparisons are against the previous year to date and the previous five-year average for the same data period specified. OFFICIAL: POLICE AND PARTNERS - Targeted Enforcement: Increased speed and impairment checks in high-risk areas, including the A815, A83 - Community Engagement: Awareness campaigns to highlight the dangers of speeding and impaired driving. - Partnerships: Collaboration with local businesses and organizations to promote responsible driving practices. These efforts are designed to address the root causes of unsafe driving behaviours and reduce the risk of collisions. Commitment to Road Safety We remain steadfast in our mission to enhance road safety through a combination of enforcement, education, and infrastructure improvements. Our community policing team continues to work closely with local partners to deliver initiatives that address community concerns, positively influence driver behaviour, and foster a shared commitment to safer streets for all.