Drivers caught speeding in Scotland could soon get the same opportunities as those in the rest of the UK and take a speed awareness course instead of getting points on their licences, in a radical shake-up of road policing.

Motorists in England, Wales and Northern Ireland who are caught just above the limit are able to avoid fines and points on their licence if they pay for an education course.

Now The Sunday Post reportsPolice Scotland and the Scottish Government are planning ways the system could be introduced north of the border.

The report says police have now confirmed that Scotland could be brought into line with the rest of Britain with the introduction of diversionary courses as an alternative to prosecution for various road traffic offences.

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