Police Scotland officers in the Highlands charge two motorists who were both spotted driving at more than 115mph near Alness, Ross-shire
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TWO people have been charged after being detected driving at more than 115mph on a rural road near Alness.
The drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman, were both stopped by officers from the Road Policing Division on the B817 on July 23 and will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.
Police said the man was seen driving at 116mph and the woman was detected driving at 119mph. The road's speed limit is 60mph.
Sergeant Ewan Calder, from the Road Policing Division, said: “The consequences of a collision at such high speeds would be catastrophic and would leave families and friends without loved ones.
“The dangers of travelling at inappropriate speeds are well known and you cannot predict what will happen on the road in front of you. Driving at inappropriate speeds reduces your chances of reacting to unexpected changes and puts you, and innocent members of the public, at risk.”
