POLICE have been carrying out speed checks in Murdoch's Lane in Ayr recently.

A man was seen allegedly exceeding the 30mph speed limit there on Saturday, April 20 at around 10am and will be reported the Procurator Fiscal.

A police spokseperson said: "Police were carrying out speed checks when they observed a vehicle appearing to exceed the speed limit – this was confirmed with police speed detection device and the vehicle was stopped. The driver was cautioned and charged with the offence."