Aviemore Driver Jailed for Dragging Police Officers Down the Road

Aviemore Driver Jailed After Dragging Police Officers: A 23-year-old mother, Lauren Baird, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from driving for 43 months after she dragged two police officers along the road during a traffic stop in Aviemore, Scotland. Dashcam footage shows the terrifying moment Baird sped off, narrowly avoiding running over the officers. Her lawyer argued it was a "moment of panic," but the Sheriff at Inverness Sheriff Court deemed her actions "very dangerous." Police Scotland welcomed the conviction, stating that Baird's behavior put the officers' lives at risk. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the consequences of reckless driving. The case highlights the bravery of the officers involved and the effectiveness of dashcam technology in securing a conviction.