Essex Police’s road policing unit apprehended a reckless motorist who was travelling “more than 120mph” on the A130 near Chelmsford. The incident, which occurred on the first day of the new year, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of excessive speeding on the roads.
The driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, was pulled over by Essex Police after being caught driving at a speed approximately double the legal limit. This alarming incident took place on the A130 in Essex.
The Essex Police Roads Policing Unit took to Twitter to report the incident, stating, [We] patrol Chelmsford [and] the driver of this vehicle was caught travelling more than 120 mph this morning on the #A130 unacceptable speed. Stopped and driver reported and will be off to court, no course or fixed penalty available.
Excessive speeding poses a grave risk to road users and is a leading cause of accidents resulting in injury or death. The consequences of such reckless behaviour can be catastrophic, not only for the driver but for innocent bystanders as well.
Essex Police is committed to maintaining road safety and preventing such dangerous actions on the roads. The driver in this case is now facing legal proceedings, with a court appearance pending.
