

Not only can people now be charged by police on the spot for breaking social distancing rules but enforcement can be used against businesses and venues that have been told to close - such as pubs and entertainment venues.


Still not learnt your lesson to follow the life-saving isolation measures? These penalties are doubled for each repeat offence up to a whopping £960 cap, with no reduction for early payment.

Due to the exceptional nature of these powers, the regulations will be reviewed at least every three weeks to ensure they are still necessary.

Constitution Secretary Michael Russell said:




Chief Constable Iain Livingstone QPM said:

"I thank the overwhelming majority of people who are complying with very clear guidance to stay at home.

"This is a challenging time for people who have to adjust their daily habits and everything we do will be done in a fair, reasonable and proportionate manner.

"Those who persistently and blatantly defy the law must know we will enforce the law."