Driver fined by courts for speeding at close to 100mph on motorway

Liam Bush reached speeds of close to 100mph behind the wheel. The 33-year-old, of Windermere Avenue in Orford, faced a charge of speeding at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court. The court heard how the offence occurred on August 4 on the M62 westbound.

He was caught by an automatic camera device driving a Volkswagen Scirocco between junctions 12 for the M60 at Eccles and J11 for Birchwood. READ > Regional: Police appeal after driver in 20s dies in crash[1] The speed limit at the time was 70mph - but Bush was caught travelling at a speed of 97mph.

For his actions behind the wheel, the defendant was ordered to pay a total of GBP462.

This is broken down into a fine of GBP266, surcharge to fund victim services of GBP106 and court costs of GBP90.

In addition, the court ordered that his driving record be endorsed with five penalty points.

References

1. ^ READ > Regional: Police appeal after driver in 20s dies in crash (www.sthelensstar.co.uk)