News / Drivers not getting the message
POLICE in Shetland have expressed their horror after they stopped and charged two drivers doing more than 90 mph on the isles’ main A970 road, over the weekend.
Sergeant Paul Daley urged drivers to slow down and make Shetland’s roads safer.
“These speeds are unacceptable and particularly worrying given the recent detections of speeders outside local schools. Some motorists are clearly not getting the message.
“Shetland Area Command is committed to improving road safety and local officers will continue to do what it takes to safeguard Shetland communities by focusing on drivers who through their selfish driving behaviour put both themselves and others at risk.
“Motorists are reminded that speed restrictions are the maximum driving speed for the route – not a target to be exceeded.
“The environment, visibility and road conditions should all be taken into account when determining appropriate speed to ensure the safety of all road users,” he said this morning (Monday).
Improving road safety was a key priority for Northern Constabulary and speed checks would continue throughout the islands, he added.
Both drivers are to be reported to the procurator fiscal.
Meanwhile, police had to deal with two incidents of shoplifting at the Co-op store in Lerwick, over the weekend.
On Sunday, a 22 year old man was apprehended, and on Saturday a 30 year old Lithuanian man was arrested for stealing goods worth over £20.
Reports are to be sent to the procurator fiscal.
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