Devastating consequences for Easter Ross motorcylist travelling at 118mph
AN Easter Ross motor cyclist who reached a speed of 118mph on a west coast road, would be losing his job because he faced an inevitable disqualification, his solicitor told Inverness Sheriff Court today..
Wayne Toye, a supervisor with a contracting firm, needed his licence for his work and Marc Dickson said his conviction would have devastating consequences for him.
Toye (39) of Kirkside, Alness, admitted driving dangerously on a long straight on the A832 at Achanalt by Achnasheen on August 2 last year.
He was clocked by traffic police travelling at a speed of 118mph in a 60mph zone.
Depute fiscal Geoff Main told the court there were traffic signs warning motorists of the potential for wild animals crossing the stretch of road.
Mr Dickson said the conviction would have a devastating impact on Toye who regularly covered between 30,000 miles and 50,000 miles a year in connection with his work.
That weekend Mr Dickson said Toye was out with friends who were also motor cycling enthusiasts.
The bike he had was quite old and on the day in question he had become detached from the main group of motor cyclists.
“The offence took place over a short period of time,” said Mr Dickson.,
“The consequences are absolutely devastating. He is losing a job he has held for 12 years.”
Mr Dickson said he would be a big loss to his employers.
Sheriff David Sutherland said it was clear the case would have an impact on his lifestyle given the inevitability of disqualification.
“That said the speed was grossly excessive.”
He fined Toye £750, banned him from driving for 12 months and ordered him to resist an extended driving test.
