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William Owen banned after speeding at 122mph | William Owen banned after speeding at 122mph |
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A driver who sped at 122mph to get away from someone he thought was tailgating him did not realise it was an unmarked police car, a court heard. | A driver who sped at 122mph to get away from someone he thought was tailgating him did not realise it was an unmarked police car, a court heard. |
William Owen, 45, of Nefyn, Gwynedd, admitted speeding on the 60mph A499 near Pwllheli in March. | |
Caernarfon Magistrates' Court chairman Alwyn Lloyd Ellis said it was "unbelievable speed in the middle of the day". | Caernarfon Magistrates' Court chairman Alwyn Lloyd Ellis said it was "unbelievable speed in the middle of the day". |
Owen was fined £500 with £135 costs and banned from driving for six months. | Owen was fined £500 with £135 costs and banned from driving for six months. |
The prosecution said the police officer paced the Volkswagen Golf at a "safe but constant" distance behind. | The prosecution said the police officer paced the Volkswagen Golf at a "safe but constant" distance behind. |
Michael Strain, defending, said the vehicle coming up behind him had "spooked" Owen. | Michael Strain, defending, said the vehicle coming up behind him had "spooked" Owen. |
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