Furious NC500 cops slam ‘dangerous' drivers after THREE Porsches clocked speeding up to 142mph
Cops carried out proactive patrols over the weekend
SHOCK SPEEDS Furious NC500 cops slam 'dangerous' drivers after THREE Porsches clocked speeding up to 142mph
THREE Porsche drivers and three bikers were clocked at speeds up to 142 mph on the North Coast 500 at the weekend.
Another biker was recorded by police at 139 mph while all the Porsche drivers were caught doing 99mph.
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Furious NC500 cops have slammed dangerous drivers as motors were clocked at speeds of up to 142mph
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Highlands and Islands Road Policing Officers carried out proactive patrols over the weekend to detect and deter 'irresponsible and dangerous behaviour'.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: 'While the majority of people were using and sharing the roads responsibly, a small number unfortunately chose to disregard the safety of themselves and others — and now face the consequences.
'This includes three Porsche drivers who were caught speeding at 99mph on the A890 near Ledgowan.
'On the B817 near Ballachraggan, one car was detected travelling at 90mph, followed shortly after by three motorcycles recorded at speeds of 117mph, 139mph, and 142mph.'
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Constable Smith said: "Driving or riding at these speeds drastically reduces reaction time. Excessive speed is one of the five 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."
The NC500 has been subject to constant complaints over various motoring problems.
One motorhome hire company previously advised its customers to avoid the NC500 after attacks on its vehicles.
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Two of its motorhomes had eggs and cartons of yoghurt thrown over them, and two also had tyres slashed.
Residents have frequently complained about congestion and mess left behind by cars, campervans and motorhomes across the north.
Brand new coastal caravan park on picturesque NC500, near stunning, award-winning beach
Tensions on the road trip escalated over the years.
In 2018, police investigated a spate of incidents on the NC500 with attempts to puncture vehicles' tyres.
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Roofing tacks were found scattered on a road near Bettyhill.
Police have regularly carried out operations on the NC500 each year, catching scores of offenders, including for speeding.
The NC500 has been hailed by various top travel publications, National Geographic and American broadcaster CNN as one of the world's greatest drives and highlighted on TV shows such as Top Gear.
It is estimated to be worth more than £22m a year to the local economy.
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However, the 516-mile circular route, in and out of Inverness, has been described as both a highway to hell and a road paved with gold.
While it has boosted tourism, residents complain of speeding motorists but also about slow-moving convoys of motor homes and long tailbacks of bikers.
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