Teenager and man convicted of speeding on M4 near Swindon

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 14:14 · Archive

An 18-year-old and a 38-year-old have been convicted of speeding on the M4 near Swindon after appearing before Swindon Magistrates' Court on 29 September.

Johnny Dean of Woodstock Lane South in Chessington was caught driving over the speed limit on 27 August at a point between junctions 15 and 16. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was ordered to pay a fine of £200, with six penalty points added to his licence. He was also ordered to pay costs of £120 and a surcharge of £80.

Asif Patel of Green Lane in Dagenham appeared on the same day facing a separate charge of speeding on the M4. The 38-year-old had allegedly exceeded the 70mph limit at junction 16. He pleaded guilty and was fined £230, ordered to pay costs of £120 and a surcharge of £92, and was additionally disqualified from driving for 14 days.

Both men pleaded guilty to their respective charges at the magistrates' court hearing.

How it is being reported

• Teenager caught speeding on M4 slapped with penalty points and fineA teenager is among multiple offenders convicted for speeding on the M4 near Swindon in recent weeks.Swindon Advertiser · 8 Oct, 13:16
• Teenager caught speeding on M4 slapped with penalty points and fineA teenager is among multiple offenders convicted for speeding on the M4 near Swindon in recent weeks.Gazette & Herald · 8 Oct, 13:16
• Teenager caught speeding on M4 slapped with penalty points and fineA teenager is among multiple offenders convicted for speeding on the M4 near Swindon in recent weeks.Wiltshire Times · 8 Oct, 13:16

In this story: Johnny Dean · Asif Patel · Swindon Magistrates' Court · M4 · Swindon

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