Moray ton-up drivers clocked in weekend speed-check

Police in Moray have charged two people after they were stopped on the same stretch of road at the weekend travelling in excess of 100 mph.

A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with allegedly travelling at 101mph on the B9040 Hopeman to Lossiemouth road at on Saturday afternoon.

Just over half an hour later at 1.55pm, another vehicle was stopped travelling at 118mph, and a 22-year-old man has subsequently been charged.

Both drivers have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

The 22-year-old has also been reported for allegedly using a vehicle without it being taxed.

Road Policing Inspector Jon Barron said: "The maximum permitted speed limit for a single carriageway is 60mph for a reason"

"...we regularly receive complaints from concerned members of the public about the speed and manner in which some motorists use that road"

"We regularly carry out checks on the B9040, like many other roads across the North-East, because people have been killed or seriously injured in crashes there previously"

"The B9040 is entirely typical of a rural road with inherent dangers such as minor access roads and junctions, bends, restricted views and sight-lines"

"Similarly we regularly receive complaints from concerned members of the public about the speed and manner in which some motorists use that road."

He added: "Please, please, please play your part in using our roads responsibly and safely and respect the safety of everyone else"

"Far too many families across the North-East have been left absolutely devastated with the sudden loss of a loved one following a road crash and too many people are enduring the life-long effects of coping with serious, often life-changing injuries"

"I can assure the public that officers along with partner agencies do everything possible to challenge driver behaviour and influence attitudes to road safety, however we all have to challenge and take personal responsibility.