Offences including drink driving, driving without insurance and driving with no valid MOT were uncovered during road vehicle checks in Irvine this week.

Held as part of Operation Monarda, the national campaign to highlight doorstep crime, the road vehicle check points were set up near to the A78 and A71 trunk roads on Monday, May 22.

Over 100 vehicles were stopped as officers conducted checks to ensure the roadworthiness of vehicles and ensure drivers had the relevant documentation for their use on the road.

Three people were arrested, two reported to the Procurator Fiscal and three issued fixed penalty notices for alleged offences. One vehicle was seized, three drivers were issued formal notices in relation to vehicle defects and 23 drivers given advice relating to the maintenance of their vehicle.

Sergeant Jason Peter, of the Irvine Locality Policing Team, said: "Today's operation saw Locality Policing officers work alongside colleagues from the Roads Policing department to engage with drivers, promote Operation Monarda to legitimate businesses and ensure the safety of vehicles on the road network.

"A man was arrested during the first check point after allegedly being found more than three times over the drink drive limit. Driving while unfit through alcohol or drugs can have devastating consequences and drivers are encouraged to remember this when getting behind the wheel – even the morning after."

"This week we will be working with our partners to highlight the impact doorstep crime can have on victims and promote steps that can reduce the opportunity for people to fall victim to this type of crime.

"We would like to thank drivers for their cooperation and would encourage anyone with information on illegal drivers or doorstep criminals to contact us."

Police Scotland can be contacted by calling 101 (in an emergency always dial 999). Information can also be passed via the independent charity CrimeStoppers by calling 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.