West Lothian crime: Driver speeding at 114mph on M8 with expired MOT and illegal tyre caught by police

Police stopped a motorist who was driving at 114 miles per hour on the M8 near Whitburn on Saturday (October 8).
By Gary Flockhart
Published 9th Oct 2022, 12:36 BST
Updated 9th Oct 2022, 13:31 BST
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After pulling over the vehicle, officers discovered the male driver had an expired MOT and a tyre below the legal tread limit.

Posting on social media, Road Policing Scotland wrote: “Officers from Livingston RPU detected a car travelling at 114mph on the M8 yesterday at J4, Whitburn, while carrying out speed enforcement patrols in the area.

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“The vehicle was also found to have an expired MOT certificate and a tyre below the legal tread limit.

“A 27-year-old man has been charged in connection with road traffic offences and will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.”