Ban and big fine for M5 driver speeding in sports car

Benjamin Clarke was caught speeding on the M5 near junction 5 (Droitwich) when he was driving at 'over 40mph' in a Maserati.

The 49-year-old was fined when the case was heard at Worcester Magistrates Court on Wednesday, September 18.

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Clarke of Walsall Road, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, was captured speeding by an automatic camera device on January 17 between junction 5 and 4A in the northbound carriageway, exceeding a temporary variable speed limit.

Clarke was fined £461, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £184 and court costs of £90.  He was advised he had until October 16 to pay the outstanding fines and costs.

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A collection order was made, investing the court with additional powers to recover the money.

He was also disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 56 days and his driving record endorsed. 

The defendant's guilty plea was taken into account when imposing sentence.