Motorcyclist caught speeding at 124mph in 50mph limit on A1

Police Scotland says a motorcyclist has been caught driving at 124mph in a 50mph limit on the A1 on Monday night (August 7).

The incident happened near Newcraighall at around 8:10pm.

A 48-year-old man has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

Road Policing Inspector Roger Park said: "Motorcyclists and the wider motoring public alike should be aware of our ongoing Motorcycle Safety Campaign.

“The campaign focuses on the safety of these vulnerable road users throughout the summer and autumn to engage, educate and enforce.

“We will be using marked and unmarked cars and motorcycles, in partnership with our Safety Camera Unit.

“Our aim is to encourage and promote safety on our roads in an effort to reduce collisions and casualties.

“I would encourage anyone who does witness dangerous or irresponsible driving or riding behaviour to get in touch and report the matter to officers. "