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More than 100 motorists caught speeding in AWPR crackdown

Picture of a temporary bridge erected for AWPR construction equipment.
Picture by Kenny Elrick
Picture of a temporary bridge erected for AWPR construction equipment. Picture by Kenny Elrick

More than 100 motorists have been caught speeding in a police crackdown near AWPR construction sites.

The six-day operation saw high-visibility patrols target drivers on the A96 Bucksburn to Blackburn road, the A947 between Dyce and Swailend and the A944 Kingswells to Westhill.

Speedchecks were also carried out on various minor roads nearby.

A total of 102 motorists were stopped.

A few received warnings for more minor offences but the vast majority were issued with fixed penalty notices, each carrying three penalty points on the licences as well as a £100 fine.

One 42-year-old man was clocked at 84mph while a 35-year-old woman was caught doing 70mph while lane closures were in place on the 40mph section of the A96 between Bucksburn and Tyrebagger Hill.

In both instances, AWPR staff were working at either side of the carriageway.

Sergeant Steve Manson, who led the operation, said motorists were still not getting the message despite regular enforcement and patrols in these areas.

He added: “We receive regular complaints from the public as well as the workers who have advised us of ‘near-misses’ they have had with speeding motorists.

“I recognise that there may not always be workers immediately present at certain points at all times however drivers won’t know this is the case until they get there.

“If travelling at high speed they will be unable to react in time to an unexpected situation.

“It is extremely concerning that some motorists are choosing to regularly travel at such excessive speeds through roadworks with workers, heavy plant vehicles, narrow lanes and frequent changes to the road layout.

“Not only are these motorists putting themselves and others at risk but it is clear they have not given any consideration to the speed restrictions or thought of the reasons why they are in place.”

Inspector Jon Barron said that not even a first time visitor to the area could be left in any doubt of the speed limit surrounding the roadworks.

He added: “Given the scale of the ongoing construction, the design, layout and surfaces of many stretches of existing and new roads will frequently change.

“Drivers must be prepared to adapt to whatever they may be faced with so be prepared for the unexpected.”

He said roads policing officers would continue to carry out regular patrols during the AWPR works.