Driver fined after stopping on hard shoulder to film castle with drone

Police have fined a driver after they stopped on the hard shoulder of the M9 to use a drone.

Road Policing officers said a driver stopped to take drone footage of Stirling Castle on the hard shoulder of the motorway.

They received three points on their licence and were fined £100 by police.

A statement read: “Stirling Road Police were on the M9 when they observed a vehicle stopped on the hard shoulder.

“Officers stopped to provide assistance, the driver had stopped to obtain drone footage of Stirling Castle.

“Hard shoulders are for emergencies. The driver received three points and a £100 ticket.”

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