Car clocked yesterday at 103mph on A9 had failed MoT a month ago, say Highland police
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A CAR clocked by cops on the A9 travelling at 103mph yesterday had failed its MoT a month ago, according to Highland police.
Police Scotland Highland and Islands shared the incident on its social media page as part of its ongoing 'Fatal 5' campaign.
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This aims to highlight the most common causes of accidents on the roads – speeding being one of them.
They said the car in question was in a 70mph zone when clocked at 103mph though did not share the exact location.
Police said the incident has been reported to the procurator fiscal and the "driver may face a period of disqualification".
The fatal five are:
• Drink/drug driving
• Speeding
• Careless driving
• Lack of seatbelt use
• Mobile phone use while driving
