Driver fined after travelling at 80mph through roadworks area on M9 in Falkirk
dailyrecord.co.ukA driver has been issued with a fine after travelling at 80mph through a roadworks area on the M9 in Falkirk. The incident happened on Wednesday January 19, between J7 and J8, where a temporary 50mph speed limit is in place.
It comes as Road Policing officers announced that they were cracking down on careless driving on priority routes across Forth Valley.
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