Roller driver failed tospot biker

another were not used on the day. He also learned during proceedings that Campbell was not qualified to drive the roller at the time, even though he had been driving them for work for around five years.

It was said Campbell failed to spot Bullions before backing his roller onto the single lane being used by traffic, knocking him off his Harley Davidson and causing him to collide with a road sign and land heavily five metres away.

Bullions, a college lecturer who had only been in the country at the time to attend the Thunder In The Glen event in Aviemore and actually lived in Thailand, died at the scene from his injuries.

Campbell, of Spittalfield Crescent, Inverkeithing, admitted causing the death of Mr Bullions by driving without due care and consideration for other road users and failing to ensure the road was clear when he reversed.

Sheriff Lindsay Foulis ordered him to complete 200 hours of community service and disqualified him from driving for 30 months.

He must also sit an extended driving test if he ever re-applies for a licence.

Sheriff Foulis went on to fine Alyth-based Goodfellow Environmental Maintenance Ltd £40,000 for failing to ensure proper arrangements were put in place to manage the flow of traffic on the A93 that day.

The company’s solicitor was able to persuade prosecutors to allow bosses to pay the sum over a period of three years.