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Motorcyclist Andrew Kelly jailed over 122mph ride | Motorcyclist Andrew Kelly jailed over 122mph ride |
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A motorcyclist who was caught speeding at 122mph and who boasted on an internet forum about lying to police has been jailed for eight months. | A motorcyclist who was caught speeding at 122mph and who boasted on an internet forum about lying to police has been jailed for eight months. |
Andrew Kelly, 37, of Littlemoor View, Pudsey, Leeds, was caught on a mobile camera near Selby on 20 June 2012. | Andrew Kelly, 37, of Littlemoor View, Pudsey, Leeds, was caught on a mobile camera near Selby on 20 June 2012. |
Police later found a thread on a web forum detailing the incident and how the user aimed to avoid prosecution. | Police later found a thread on a web forum detailing the incident and how the user aimed to avoid prosecution. |
At York Crown Court, Kelly earlier admitted two counts of perverting the course of justice and one of speeding. | At York Crown Court, Kelly earlier admitted two counts of perverting the course of justice and one of speeding. |
After being filmed on the A63 at Newthorpe, Kelly told North Yorkshire Police a man called Richard had been test-driving the bike at the time of the offence as he was considering buying it. | After being filmed on the A63 at Newthorpe, Kelly told North Yorkshire Police a man called Richard had been test-driving the bike at the time of the offence as he was considering buying it. |
North Yorkshire Police were later made aware of a thread posted on an internet forum aimed at people wanting to defend themselves against speeding offences. | North Yorkshire Police were later made aware of a thread posted on an internet forum aimed at people wanting to defend themselves against speeding offences. |
Falsified documents | Falsified documents |
In the thread, a user named "andyroo" described events matching the speeding incident on 20 June and outlining various ways in which he intended to avoid being caught. | In the thread, a user named "andyroo" described events matching the speeding incident on 20 June and outlining various ways in which he intended to avoid being caught. |
Another thread by "andyroo" was found that contained details of a parking offence in West Yorkshire, which the user said he had appealed against using falsified documentation. | |
Police were able to trace the ticket, which was confirmed to have been issued to Kelly. | Police were able to trace the ticket, which was confirmed to have been issued to Kelly. |
Kelly, an MOT tester, was arrested and items were seized from his home, including a computer, motorcycle clothing and letters relating to the parking offence. | Kelly, an MOT tester, was arrested and items were seized from his home, including a computer, motorcycle clothing and letters relating to the parking offence. |
At York Crown Court on 8 April, Kelly admitted one charge of perverting the course of justice in relation to the speeding offence, one charge of perverting the course of justice in relation to a parking fine and one charge of speeding. | At York Crown Court on 8 April, Kelly admitted one charge of perverting the course of justice in relation to the speeding offence, one charge of perverting the course of justice in relation to a parking fine and one charge of speeding. |
As well as being jailed for eight months, Kelly was also given six penalty points on his driving licence. | As well as being jailed for eight months, Kelly was also given six penalty points on his driving licence. |
After sentencing, Con Zoe Billings, from North Yorkshire Police, said: "He tried to portray himself as a simple mechanic who was poor at paperwork, but in reality he is an accomplished liar." | After sentencing, Con Zoe Billings, from North Yorkshire Police, said: "He tried to portray himself as a simple mechanic who was poor at paperwork, but in reality he is an accomplished liar." |
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