Driver sentenced after speeding at 131mph on A64

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 17:33 · Archive

A driver was sentenced for driving an Audi TT at 131mph on the A64 in North Yorkshire.

A driver was sentenced at Harrogate Magistrates' Court after being caught speeding at 131mph on the A64 in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police said the unnamed man was driving an Audi TT at Barton-le-Willows, between York and Malton, a section of road with a 70mph speed limit. He was caught by a police safety camera vehicle on Saturday, June 20.

The driver pleaded guilty to speeding. He was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £1,551 and given six penalty points.

North Yorkshire Police said the A64 is the 'site of a significant number of previous collisions'. Richard Fletcher from the force said: 'Speed limits are set for a reason and exceeding them is illegal. We expect motorists to drive responsibly and resist driving at extreme speeds - the impact of doing so can be devastating.'

How it is being reported

• Driver caught speeding at 131mph on A64 in North Yorkshire is sentencedA driver who was caught speeding at 131mph on the A64 between York and Malton has been sentenced.The Press (York) · 16 Oct, 17:14
• Driver caught speeding at 131mph on A64 in North Yorkshire is sentencedA driver who was caught speeding at 131mph on the A64 between York and Malton has been sentenced.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 16 Oct, 17:14

In this story: A64 · York · Malton · Barton-le-Willows · North Yorkshire Police · Harrogate Magistrates' Court

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