Police urge motorists to drive safely after high-level of speeding offences

Police are urging motorists to drive safely after a number
of people were charged in connection with high level speeding offences over the
bank holiday weekend.

Chief Superintendent Louise Blakelock, Head of Road Policing
said: “The dangers of speeding are well known and have been shown time and
again as being a significant factor in fatal and serious injury collisions.

“Speeding increases your risk of being involved in a collision. With the current challenges facing us just now, we need to protect the NHS and save lives, therefore, drivers need to be more cautious and consider other road users.

“The high speeds detected over the weekend show that despite
the clear risks involved a minority of drivers are still willing to take their
chance. Officers will continue to patrol the road network to deter and detect
illegal driving behaviour in an effort to keep the public safe.

“Additionally, the stay at home message from the
Scottish Government is still in place, therefore, we would ask people to
consider if their journey really is essential. If it is, drive safely.”