Land Rover driver caught at 76mph in village avoids ban

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 16:34 · Archive

A Land Rover driver caught at 76mph on a 50mph stretch of the A40 in Herefordshire has avoided disqualification.

Soran Mohammed-Ali appeared at Worcester Crown Court on 28 October to be sentenced for speeding. The 43-year-old, of Maesglas Avenue, Newport, Gwent, was caught by a manned speed camera reaching 76mph on a 50mph stretch of the A40 in Pencraig, Herefordshire, on 31 August 2025.

The court heard that the speed limit on the A40 is 70mph either side of Pencraig, where it drops to 50mph. The dual carriageway runs directly through the village with many homes having access only from the A40. Several junctions with obstructed views open on to the road.

Mohammed-Ali's defence told the court he was travelling to Birmingham when an emergency at his business forced him to rush back to Newport. His defence argued he had been focused on getting back to Newport and did not realise he was speeding. Because he was so far above the posted speed limit, he faced an instant disqualification if the magistrates chose to impose one. However, he avoided a driving ban.

How it is being reported

• Land Rover driver caught breaking speeding at 76mph through village avoids banA Land Rover driver appeared at Worcester Magistrates' Court after being caught at 76mph on the A40Malvern Gazette · 1 Nov, 16:00
• Land Rover driver caught breaking speeding at 76mph through village avoids banA Land Rover driver appeared at Worcester Magistrates' Court after being caught at 76mph on the A40Worcester News · 1 Nov, 16:00

In this story: Soran Mohammed-Ali · Worcester Crown Court · Pencraig · A40 · Herefordshire · Newport

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