Driver recorded speeding at more than 130mph on A9
Police Scotland said four drivers were also arrested for drink driving
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Police in the Highlands say they detected a driver speeding at more than 130mph in heavy rain on the A9.
Three other motorists were also charged with speeding on the route following proactive police patrols and enforcement action in recent days.
Officers arrested four motorists for drink driving, with two of them recorded as being five and six times over the legal drink drive limit.
Three motorists were also arrested after testing positive for drugs.
Con Scott Smith, of Highlands and Islands road policing unit, said the results showed Police Scotland's "determination to detect and robustly deal" with driving offences.
He added: "This behaviour puts not only themselves, but other road users at serious risk of harm."
'Single-track etiquette'
During a separate road safety campaign, Police Scotland said its officers had spoken to more than 450 people at some of the Highlands' busiest visitor destinations.
During August, drivers and passengers at Urquhart Castle near Drumnadrochit, Dunrobin Castle near Golspie, and the Cairngorm Upper Car Park near Aviemore received advice on safe driving, considerate parking, and how to adapt to rural road conditions.
The officers worked alongside staff from Highland Council.
Sgt Calum MacAulay said: "Highland roads offer access to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, and we want everyone to enjoy them safely.
"Many drivers are unfamiliar to driving in rural areas, so we have focused through the season on offering clear guidance around speed limits, single-track etiquette, and driving on the left side of the road."