Man reported after claims of driver using tablet device at the wheel

A 20-year-old man is being reported to prosecutors after a driver was photographed holding a tablet device behind the wheel on a major road.

The report is in connection with alleged road traffic offences, police said.

The move comes after photographs recently published in the media showed a male motorist apparently holding the electronic device in his hands, resting against the steering wheel.

It allegedly happened on the A8, near Glasgow.

Police Scotland said: “A 20-year-old man is subject of a report to the procurator fiscal in connection with alleged road traffic offences.

“Officers from Road Policing Scotland would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists that using mobile phones or other hand-held devices will distract them from paying attention to the road ahead.

“If you have a sat nav, programme it before you set off and never try to read or send text messages when driving. Such behaviour is irresponsible and potentially dangerous.”