Police stopped 49 motorists at road checks on Thursday.

Thirty were stopped for not wearing seat-belts. All chose to see an educational video to avoid a £30 fine.

The checks were held in Kings End and Middleton Stoney Road.

Twelve drivers were handed a £60 fine and three penalty points for using mobile phones at the wheel.

Four were fined £60 for not having car tax and three were given £60 fines and three penalty points for driving while not in full control of their vehicle - including eating at the wheel.