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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 A449 near Pwllheli in March. 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.