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Police record driver speeding at more than 130mph on A9

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Police Scotland said four drivers were also arrested for drink driving

Police in the Highlands say they detected a driver speeding at more than 130mph in heavy rain on the A9.

Three other motorists were also charged with speeding on the route following proactive police patrols and enforcement action in recent days.

Officers arrested four motorists for drink driving, with two of them recorded as being five and six times over the legal drink drive limit.

Three motorists were also arrested after testing positive for drugs.

Con Scott Smith, of Highlands and Islands road policing unit, said the results showed Police Scotland’s “determination to detect and robustly deal” with driving offences.

He added: “This behaviour puts not only themselves, but other road users at serious risk of harm.”


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