Pair charged over 131mph speeding on A9

Two men have been charged after being detected speeding at 131mph on the A9.

Two vehicles were seen by road policing officers near Arpafeelie on the Black Isle shortly after 11.15pm on Wednesday.

are expected to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court at a later date.The two men involved - aged 30 and 25-years-old - will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal and

Road Policing Inspector Neil Lumsden said: "It should go without saying that travelling at such high speeds can have catastrophic consequences.

"Please slow down, respect the safety of other road users and if you're tempted to speed then think about what the consequences of this choice could be.

“It is disappointing that drivers are willing to put themselves and others at such risk. Convictions for road traffic offences like this can result in a fine, penalty points, disqualification or even imprisonment - and the consequences of any collision could be even more serious.

"Road safety is a priority for Police Scotland, and we continue to encourage drivers to take responsibility for their driving."

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