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Police / Teenager charged after driving over 100mph

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A SEVENTEEN year old man has been charged after driving at speeds in excess of 100mph, the police have confirmed.

Officers said the alleged speeding took place on a road where the limit was 60mph.

Officers said a 23-year-old man was also charged for driving at 83mph.

Both will be reported to the court.

It comes as police in Shetland continue their winter road safety campaign.

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