POLICE Scotland joined forces with the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) to tackle uninsured driving on the M8. 

More than 30 officers stopped and seized uninsured vehicles between Edinburgh City bypass and Langbank on Thursday.

Of the 102 stops made by 6pm, 36 per cent uncovered secondary offences, including drug offences, and vehicles in an unroadworthy condition.

With the operation still in action, further risks are expected to be removed from the M8. 

Chief Superintendent Hilary Sloan, Police Scotland, said: "This operation is an effective way of reducing the number of uninsured vehicles on our roads.

"Police Scotland is committed to keeping the roads safe in collaboration with key partners and this operation allows officers to take action against those who deliberately break the law and put other road users in danger.”