A motorist got more than just a flyby inspection after police caught them stopped on the hard shoulder of the M9 near Stirling—just to film drone footage of Stirling Castle.
Stopped for a Snap, Fined on the Spot
Officers from Stirling’s Road Policing Unit spotted the vehicle parked on the motorway hard shoulder during a routine patrol. A quick investigation revealed the driver wasn’t in trouble or dealing with an emergency—they were taking drone shots of the famous Stirling Castle.
Hard Shoulder Misuse Costs £100 and Points
Police slammed the driver’s stunt as a blatant misuse of the emergency lane. The hard shoulder is for emergencies only, they stressed, warning this kind of behaviour puts everyone at risk.
- The driver was hit with a £100 fine.
- They also picked up three penalty points on their licence.
Police Warn: No Rogues on the Hard Shoulder
“Hard shoulders are for emergencies! Stopping to take drone footage is not an emergency, no matter how majestic Stirling Castle may look.”
Authorities remind drivers to play it safe and stick to the rules to avoid fines and keep traffic flowing smoothly.
