A DRIVER was allegedly clocked travelling at 81mph on a 30mph road in Motherwell. 

Cops were carrying out a speed check on Airbles Road when they reportedly caught the 36-year-old man speeding. 

He has been reported for alleged dangerous driving. 

Road Policing Scotland said: "Residents of Motherwell regularly see #LanarkshireRP doing speed checks on Airbles Road.

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"The driver stopped speeding tonight shows why we give it so much attention. Totally unacceptable.

"A 36-year-old male has been reported for dangerous driving. #fatal5 #dontriskit."