Road policing officers carried out high visibility road safety patrols on various Highland roads over the weekend. Image: Road Policing Scotland.
A man has been charged after allegedly driving on a busy Moray road with his toddler sitting on his lap.
The 41-year-old was spotted driving his van on the A96 by road policing officers last week.
Police stopped him when they saw his two-year-old child on his lap as he travelled through Keith.
It is understood the incident took place on Saturday, July 20.
The 41-year-old has been charged with dangerous driving and exposing a child to danger.
A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
Road Policing Scotland shared a post about the incident online confirming a man had been charged.
It states: “A 41-year-old man has been charged with Dangerous Driving and Exposing a Child to Danger after North East Road Policing Unit observed him driving his van on the A96 at Keith with his two-year-old child sitting on his lap.
“A report will be submitted to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.”
Man charged after allegedly driving on A96 with toddler sitting on his lap
