A 26-year-old man has been charged with speeding after a Renault Megane Sport was spotted on the A68 at the Cousland Junction near Dalkeith in Midlothian around 3.20pm on Saturday.
The car which was subsequently stopped by police was recorded travelling at 124mph in a 60mph zone.
Trunk roads policing inspector Roddy MacMillan said: “Motorists and other road users should be mindful that our vulnerable road users campaign is currently running.
“Excessive or inappropriate speed is one of the main contributors to serious injury and fatal road collisions and such neglegent driving behaviour will not be tolerated.
“We will be using marked and unmarked cars and motorcycles to engage, educate and enforce. Our aim is to encourage and promote safety on our roads in an effort to reduce collisions and resultant casualties.”
He added: “I would encourage anyone who does witness unsafe motoring activity to contact Police Scotland on 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
