Driver charged after being clocked at 110mph on AWPR
A driver has been caught speeding at 110mph on the AWPR near Aberdeen.
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Motorist who blamed dying wife for speeding tickets labelled ‘callous’ by police
A businessman who tried to avoid more than a dozen speeding tickets by blaming his dying wife and elderly members of his family has been called “callous” by police after he was given a suspended prison sentence.
Speeder clocked doing more than 110mph – because he was late for work
Dainius Grigonis was clocked at the eye-watering speed as he sped along the A92 Aberdeen to Blackdog road, then the A90 Blackdog to Toll of Birness road, and the A952 Toll of Birness to Mintlaw road.
Facebook group criticised for sharing locations of police speed check ‘cash machines’
A Facebook group sharing the location of police carrying out speed checks on vehicles has been branded "a disgrace".
Police keen to educate, not punish, to encourage safer driving in north-east
Police are keen to educate, rather than punish, north-east motorists in a bid to encourage safe and responsible driving.
Man, 25, reported by police for driving almost double the speed limit on Aberdeen 40mph road
A man has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal after driving almost double the speed limit in Aberdeen.
Up to 73% of vehicles exceeded speed limit on 30mph roads during first lockdown
Up to seven out of 10 vehicles exceeded the speed limit on 30mph roads during the first coronavirus lockdown, according to new figures.
More than four in five drivers support crackdown on speeding outside schools
More than 82 per cent of the British driving public are in favour of utilising speed cameras to fine drivers speeding near schools.
One in six drivers exceeds 100mph – survey
One in six (18%) drivers admits to speeding above 100mph, a new survey suggests.
Mobile speed cameras to be installed in north-east town
Figures show that since 2013, there have been four recorded collisions with injuries on the stretch, as well as one serious injury.
Police crack down on road offences in Aberdeen
Police in Aberdeen have been cracking down on motorists flouting the law this week.
Several caught as police crack down on dangerous driving and speeding near Peterhead
Several motorists have been caught driving dangerously or in excess of the speed limit following a crackdown by police in the Peterhead area.
Dramatic rise in sexual and drugs crimes recorded in Orkney over 10 years
The Orkney Islands have seen a 213% increase in recorded sexual crime over the last 10 years, while the number of drugs crimes recorded in the area increased by 185% in the same time frame.
Police operation snares 14 speeding drivers in Aberdeen
A police operation has led to 14 drivers in Aberdeen being charged with speeding offences over four days.
Police carry out speed checks in three north-east locations
Police carried out speed checks in three north-east areas today.
Speeding tickets given out at busy north-east access road
Speeding tickets have been given out to motorists going above the speed limit on a busy north-east access road.
Police launch speed check operation in Aberdeen communities
North-east police were out conducting a speed check operation following reports of speeding in Aberdeen.
Drivers caught at 70mph in 40 zone in Aberdeen community
Two motorists were caught driving 70 miles per hour through an Aberdeen community.
Speed calming measures planned for north-east village
Traffic calming measures are being planned for a north-east village.
Sheriff criticises Aberdeen drivers as he disqualifies 85mph speeder
Owen Clark swerved and undertook an unmarked police vehicle on Westburn Road in the city on January 14.
16 drivers charged after crackdown on speeding on north-east road
More than a dozen people have been charged in connection with speeding on a north-east road following a police operation.
Motorist caught at 90mph on A96 was ‘nearly five-times drink-drive limit’
A man has been charged after police spotted a vehicle travelling at 90mph on a stretch of the A96.
Vehicle caught at almost 100mph in 60mph zone by north-east police
A motorist in the north-east has been charged after police detected a vehicle travelling at 98mph in a 60 zone.
Man drove at ‘grossly excessive speed’ on Aberdeen road
A man has admitted driving dangerously at "grossly excessive speed" on an Aberdeen road.
Three drivers warned about speeding during north-east operation
Three drivers were stopped and warned about their speeding following a police operation in the north-east.
Police launch speed check operation in Aberdeen
North-east police launched a speed checking operation following reports of speeding in a region of Aberdeen.
Police stop Audi travelling at over 100mph on A96
A man has been reported for dangerous driving after an Audi was caught by police being driven at more than 100mph in the north-east.
Man caught by police at 119mph on section of A90
Police are urging motorists to drive safely after a man was caught going almost 120mph on a major north-east road over the bank holiday weekend.
Four drivers stopped for ‘inconsiderate’ speeding in Aberdeen neighbourhood
Four drivers were stopped for speeding in an Aberdeen neighbourhood following a police operation.
10 people caught by police in north-east speeding crackdown
A motorist has been caught driving at more than 130mph on a major north-east road.