A driver was allegedly clocked travelling at well over 100mph on the M4 at Swindon.

Police stopped a Seat Leon on the exit slip road at junction 16 of the M4 after the driver was reportedly caught travelling at 114mph, on the night of Sunday, October 13.

The driver has been reported to court in relation to the incident.

A spokesperson for the force added: “RPU with the Leon stopped after a recorded speed of 114mph earlier this evening on the M4. Driver reported to court.”

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In recent weeks police have been stationed at numerous locations throughout Wiltshire to carry out speed checks on the county’s roads.

These locations have ranged from major routes like the M4 and the A419 to smaller roads through Wiltshire villages.

The speed checks are part of Wiltshire Police’s campaign to crack down on the “fatal five” offences that contribute to serious crashes.

As well as excess speed, these offences include driving without a seatbelt, using a phone while driving, drink or drug driving, and careless and dangerous driving.

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