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A high number of speeding charges have been brought against motorists in Shetland this week. Police in Shetland have said that they have charged 15 motorists with speeding offences in the period between Monday and Thursday this week, "at various locations" on the A970 main road between Dunrossnes... Read more...
A 30-year-old man who drove at excessive speeds, collided with a roadside barrier and overturned his car, has been banned from the road while he awaits sentencing. Dan Inkster, of Lyndhurst Place, Lerwick, also admitted refusing to supply a blood sample at the Gilbert Bain Hospital later that day... Read more...
A motorist has been charged with dangerous driving after being caught driving at 72mph in a 40mph limit near the Sound School. In the past week the police have been carrying out speed checks, particularly near schools, with the beginning of the new school term. These checks have resulted in el... Read more...
Pupils from five Shetland primary schools teamed up with police officers and Shetland Islands Council road safety officer Elaine Skinley to highlight the dangers of speeding. (more…) Read more...
A motorcyclist who rode his machine at three figure speeds narrowly avoided losing his licence when he appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court. (more…) Read more...