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02
Oct
Harrogate man sentenced for ‘shocking’ 90mph manoeuvre at Boroughbridge
A Harrogate driver who pulled across the path of two HGVs while travelling at more than 90mph on the motorway near Boroughbridge has been sentenced.
Gregory Wickens’ driving, described as “shocking” by North Yorkshire Police, was captured on camera on the A1(M) at Junction 48, on 9 January this year.
You can see a video of it here.
Wickens, 34, of St John’s Road, was charged with driving without due care and attention, and speeding.
He pleaded guilty and was given six penalty points and ordered to pay more than £850 of fines and costs at Harrogate Magistrates Court on Wednesday (September 30).
After the hearing, Richard Fletcher, from North Yorkshire Police, said:
The consequences of this driving could have been extremely serious. Our safety camera vehicles can capture offences like this, ensuring that drivers who put others at risk are held to account for their actions.
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