Police investigate Edinburgh driver going 82mph in 20 zone
A video on social media shows the driver of a Honda Civic filming themselves overtaking lots of other cars into oncoming traffic
Police in Edinburgh are investigating a video being shared online showing a car driving at more than 80mph in a 20 zone.
The footage shows a driver filming themselves behind the wheel of a Honda Civic.
They're tearing along at more than four times the speed limit while overtaking lots of other cars and careering towards approaching traffic.
It happened in the Saughton Road North area and officers have worked out it was uploaded on Monday 6 January.
Enquiries to trace the vehicle and identify the driver are ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to come forward.
Constable Alexander Marshall, from the Edinburgh Road Policing Unit, said: “This was an extremely irresponsible and reckless act, not only to be speeding at over 80mph in a 20mph zone, but to also use a mobile phone filming yourself while doing so. Putting the public at risk in such a manner will not be tolerated.”
“We are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the Honda Civic in question, or can help identify the driver, to please contact police on 101, quoting incident 0555 of 14 January, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”