Police Dismay at Speeding Drivers

BBC, Monday 25th February 2008

Police have expressed dismay after 142 motorists were caught breaking speed limits on Grampian's roads.

Four drivers were recorded driving at more than 100mph in a 70mph limit on the A90 Aberdeen to Peterhead road at Tipperty at the weekend.

Thirteen people were detected drink-driving, 42 people were found not wearing a seatbelt and 16 drivers were caught using their mobile phones.

A Grampian Police spokesman said the figures were "disturbing".

Sgt David Pirie, of the roads policing department, said: "It is almost unbelievable that another weekend has passed where a considerable number of motorists have been detected for an array of motoring offences, a number of which are very serious.

"These disturbing figures are all the more concerning as many of these offences have been detected on roads which have been identified as having a significant collision history.

"I am very concerned that despite our positive road safety messages and high visibility patrols throughout the region, a minority of selfish individuals still consider it acceptable to drive at dangerously high speeds or whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs."