Essex Police Nab Speed Demon Doing 120mph on A130

A reckless driver was caught tearing down the A130 near Chelmsford at over 120mph on New Year’s Day. Essex Police’s road policing unit slammed the shocking speed as “unacceptable” and vowed to crack down hard.

Driver Caught Going Double the Speed Limit

The motorist, identity still under wraps, was pulled over after being clocked at roughly twice the legal limit. Essex Police confirmed the driver was stopped by officers patrolling Chelmsford and will now face the music in court.

“We caught the driver travelling more than 120 mph this morning on the #A130. No course or fixed penalty available. Reported and will be off to court,” Essex Police tweeted.

Speeding Risks Lives – Police Warn Public

Excessive speeding is one of the biggest causes of accidents, often resulting in serious injury or death. Essex Police stressed the dangers, reminding drivers reckless behaviour puts everyone on the road at risk.

The driver currently faces legal action as authorities continue their mission to keep Essex’s roads safe and stop dangerous driving before it costs lives.

We are your go-to destination for breaking UK news, real-life stories from communities across the country, striking images, and must-see video from the heart of the action.

Follow us on Facebook at for the latest updates and developing stories, and stay connected on X (Twitter) the for live coverage as news breaks across the UK.

Topics :CourtsPolice

SIGN UP NOW FOR YOUR FREE DAILY BREAKING NEWS AND PICTURES NEWSLETTER

Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy

YOU MIGHT LIKE