Driver disqualified after automatic speed camera caught him at 58mph on motorway

A motorist has been disqualified after they were clocked at 58mph by an automatic camera on a motorway.

Kevin Yems was driving on the eastbound M4 near Earley when he was clocked at 58mph on September 2 last year.

The driver was travelling between junctions 10 and 12 at the time.

High Wycombe Magistrates' Court heard how there was a 50mph temporary speed restriction in place at the time.

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Yems, 60, of Fairlawn, Oldland Common, Gloucestershire pleaded guilty to a single count of exceeding a temporary speed restriction in contravention of a local traffic order.

He was disqualified from driving for six months at a hearing on July 16.

Yems was also given three points on his licence.

He must pay a GBP153 fine, as well as GBP120 court costs and a GBP60 surcharge.

The court made a collection order with the outstanding funds set to be paid at a monthly rate of GBP28 starting from August 13.

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