Page last updated at 09:55 GMT, Thursday, 17 April 2008 10:55 UK

Police condemn 100mph motorists

Grampian Police mobile speed camera
Police said efforts were being made to reduce accidents

Police have hit out after drivers were caught speeding at more than 100mph on Grampian roads which have a history of fatal accidents.

A 42-year-old man was detected at 106mph on the A90 at Tipperty, Ellon.

And a 44-year-old man was recorded driving at 107mph on the A947 between Oldmeldrum and Turriff.

Grampian Police said both roads had seen many fatal and serious accidents in recent years and vowed to do everything possible to reduce them.

The drivers were detected during patrols on Wednesday.


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