An offshore worker has been charged after being caught driving his BMW at 137mph on the Aberdeen bypass.
The 45-year-old man was caught by Police Scotland’s road policing unit in the North East on the A90 – AWPR near Cookney.
Officers said the man had just returned back to shore by helicopter.
In a tweet, North East Division wrote: “Having just returned by helicopter from working offshore the driver of this BMW M3 was keen to continue his journey at the same speed.
“Shortly thereafter detected by #NERPU (North East Road Policing Unit) driving at 137mph.”
The man was charged in connection with dangerous driving and having illegal number plates.
A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
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