Police patrolling major roadworks in north-east Fife have caught scores of drivers speeding, using mobile phones or ignoring one-way signs.
Officers have maintained a heavy presence in the area around Guardbridge while a section of the A919 between St Andrews and Dundee is closed and a lengthy diversion in place.
Motorists had warned that an accident could be caused by people driving the wrong way down a minor road between Guardbridge and Balmullo which is restricted to one-way traffic during the eight week works near the St Andrews University building.
Seven motorists have been issued with fixed penalty notices for failing to obey one-way signs on the Pusk road since the temporary traffic arrangements came into force on February 15.
Police Scotland also revealed that 110 warnings had been issued for speeding and 47 fixed penalty notices had been issued for speeding in villages in the area, some of the offences taking place near primary schools.
One motorist was reported to the procurator fiscal, accused of driving dangerously by grossly exceeding the speed limit in a 20mph zone.
Three were fined for using mobile phones.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “As a consequence of these road works, there has been an increase in traffic utilising the alternative routes and on a number of local roads not identified as an official alternative.
“Diversions have been put in place which will affect traffic travelling between St Andrews and all points north.
“A dedicated road safety car is being deployed in the area on a daily basis along with local community police officers who are also completing daily patrols in the affected area and villages.
“The majority of drivers are complying with the restrictions and diversions in place.
“Patrols will continue within the areas affected during the duration of the road works with any persons found contravening any road traffic offences will be dealt with accordingly.
“We are keen to highlight the one way section at the Pusk road, as a small number of drivers are ignoring this to take a short cut.
“We appreciate the continuing patience of the community whilst the road works are ongoing.
Main Street in Guardbridge is closed until April 8 to allow the university’s contractor to lay a pipe to carry hot water from the green energy centre it is creating in Guardbridge to its b uildings at North Haugh.
As The Courier reported earlier this week, motorists took to social media to report near misses and angry exchanges with drivers flouting the Pusk road one-way system.
Tay Bridgehead councillor Tim Brett said: “I am pleased that the police are taking action to deal with this issue and whilst I appreciate that the present arrangements may be frustrating for many people it is important that everyone obeys the traffic restrictions.”