Undercover officers on pushbikes caught nearly a dozen motorists driving too close to them last week.
Police in Aberdeen have stepped up their efforts to make motorists aware of the rules about passing cyclists as part of the nationwide Operation Close Pass campaign.
The Highway Code states that drivers must leave at least 5ft (1.5 metres) when passing a cyclist at speeds of up to 30mph, and even more when overtaking at higher speeds.
During the operation in Aberdeen last week, police officers wore video-recording equipment to record any incidents.
As a result, 11 drivers were identified and dealt with for careless driving.
Those prosecuted can be given three penalty points on their licence and a £100 fine.
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Sergeant Geoff Smart, from the roads policing team, said: “Cyclists are vulnerable road users, and it is important for drivers to recognise that and drive appropriately to cyclists on the road in accordance with the law to prevent collisions and serious or fatal injuries occurring.
“It is disappointing to see that so many drivers were identified careless driving within such a short period of time and this evidences that awareness, education and enforcement still needs to be carried out.”
The campaign has been run by the police in partnership with Cycling Scotland and has been on television, radio, online and on bus backs to remind drivers of the rules of the road.
On average, four cyclists cycling per week in Scotland suffer serious, potentially life-changing, injuries from a vehicle collision.
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