Motorist caught doing 99mph in Lothians - with nine points on licence

A driver whose licence already had nine points on it could face a driving ban after being caught speeding.

The motorist was pulled over by Dunbar Road Police after being clocked speeding 99mph in Gladsmuir in East Lothian on Tuesday afternoon.

A police spokeswoman said: “Dunbar Road Police carried out a speed check in Gladsmuir and reported one driver for doing 99mph. Bad enough, but with nine points already on their licence.

“They could now be facing a driving ban.”

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