Highlands speeding: Motorcyclist caught doing 142mph as part of police speeding crackdown
Three motorcyclists and three Porsche drivers were caught speeding by police.
Motorcyclists were caught going more than 140mph this weekend during a police crackdown on speeding in the Highlands.
Police witnessed three speeding bikers travelling at speeds of 117mph, 139mph, and 142mph on the B817 near Ballachraggan, which is nearby Invergordon. Another car was detected driving at 90mph.
Meanwhile, three Porsche drivers were caught speeding at 99mph on the A890 near Ledgowan.
During the spell of good weather, Highlands and Islands road policing officers carried out proactive patrols in order to address “irresponsible and dangerous behaviour” on the roads.
They said that the small number of motorists who were caught during the weekend crackdown had chosen to disregard their own safety, and that of others, with their driving and as such now have to face consequences.
Constable Smith said: "Driving or riding at these speeds drastically reduces reaction time. Excessive speed is one of the 5 most prevalent causation factors in serious and fatal collisions. All of these drivers now face serious penalties. We remain committed to improving road safety across the Highlands and Islands."
Police continue to encourage drivers to stick to the speed limit, drive to the conditions of the road and to help keep roads safe for everyone.