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Apr 2020

Last Updated: 02/04/2020

Boroughbridge

North Yorkshire Police clock ‘frankly ridiculous' speeds of up to 132mph

by Ami Miller Lifestyle Reporter

| 02 Apr, 2020

North Yorkshire Police says it 'will not tolerate roads being used as a race track.' The force has seen a rise in excessive speeds as roads get quieter.

North Yorkshire Police have repeated it's warning to motorists to stick to the rules of the road after a driver on the A168, which is a major road that runs from Northallerton to Wetherby, was recorded driving at 132mph earlier this week.

It comes after the force announced a dangerous rise in highly-excessive speeds as roads get quieter.

Andy Tooke, of North Yorkshire Police’s Traffic Bureau, said:

“Some of the speeds we have recorded are frankly ridiculous, especially at a time when people have been asked to stay home, protect the NHS and save lives.It’s unbelievable that some motorists are behaving in a way that puts more lives in danger at a time when NHS and emergency service resources are so vital."

Details of the vehicle were circulated to other units and a driver was stopped by officers from a neighbouring police force a short time later.

The speed limit on the stretch of the A168 that the safety camera operator was monitoring is 70mph

“We will not tolerate North Yorkshire being used as a race track, and we are continuing to target those who put lives at risk by driving illegally.”

In the last few days, North Yorkshire Police has also recorded speeds of 117mph and several at close to 100mph.