Police caught a car going more than double the speed limit on the motorway in Wiltshire.
Roads Policing Unit officers caught up to a car travelling at 146mph at around 10.44pm on Thursday night.
A spokesperson said the motorist behind the wheel was "initially arrested for something else, but that was resolved".
Be the first to know with the Swindon Advertiser📱
— Swindon Advertiser (@swindonadver) October 23, 2024
Subscribe to get rid of adverts, enjoy access to our digital archives, read exclusive stories and much more!
Your community's stories await - https://t.co/ayrpkI4RBy
Photo: Jacquie Webb pic.twitter.com/nIwWUsh6cD
For only having a provisional licence and driving at such a high speed, he has been ordered to attend court charged with excess speed and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
People must have a full driving licence before they can legally drive on any motorway in the UK, and must obey the speed limit of 70mph.
Since 2018, it has been legal for learner drivers to use motorways during their lessons if they are accompanied by a trained and approved driving instructor in a vehicle with dual controls and visible L plates.
Help support trusted local news
Sign up for a digital subscription now: https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/subscribe/
As a digital subscriber, you will get:
- Unlimited access to the Swindon Advertiser website
- Advert-light access
- Reader rewards
- Full access to our app
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here