Speeding driver hit 141mph on A92 in Fife on Sunday morning.

A further three motorists were clocked at 109mph, 98mph and 95mph on the dual carriageway in one-hour period

A motorist has been caught driving at 141mph on the A92 – more than double the speed limit.

The red Volkswagen Golf was spotted by a camera van at about 9.10am on Sunday on the eastbound lane near Cowdenbeath.

In a one-hour period on Sunday morning other drivers were detected hitting 109mph, 98mph and 95mph on the dual carriageway, which has a 70mph limit.

Four years ago, a lorry driver died on that section of the road after being struck by a car as he stood in a lay-by.

East Safety Camera Unit manager Andy Jones said: “This is totally unacceptable and reckless conduct – there is absolutely no excuse for ignoring the speed limit with such blatant disregard for themselves and anyone else in the area at the time.

“The faster you drive, the less time you have to react and the harder the impact is.

“In the event of a collision, motorists who speed are more likely to cause death or serious injury not only to themselves but to their passengers, other motorists or road users.”

Mr Jones warned all four drivers who were caught exceeding the 70mph limit they will face the full force of the law.

“Had any of these drivers been involved in a collision at these speeds there is absolutely no doubt the outcome would have been catastrophic,” he added.

“It is unacceptable that the motorist caught at 141mph on the A92 near Cowdenbeath thought their driving was either safe or in any way appropriate.

“They will be hearing from us very soon and they will be dealt with robustly, as will the other three drivers.

“We regularly carry out speed enforcement at a number of locations on the A92 and this reinforces the flexibility and value of mobile safety camera units.”

This is totally unacceptable and reckless conduct