Cops warn Falkirk motorists to cut their speed

Between Friday, May8 and Sunday, May 10 a total of 12 male motorists were detected driving at speeds between 93mph and 111mph on the M876 J2 near Larbert.

The men, aged between 19 and 66, will all be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

Other notable incidents across the local area over the weekend period include a 47-year-old man driving at 57mph in a 30mph limit on the A803 Bonnybridge on May 8 and a 46-year-old man detected driving at 55mph in the 30mph limit also on the A803 Bonnybridge the following day.

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.”