Police gobsmacked after driver who exceeded speed limit by 17mph tells them shock detail

Jamie Brassington

11 May 2024 at 4:06 am·1-min read

Police have revealed their 'shock' after pulling over a driver who was clocked speeding at 47mph in a 30mph zone. The blue Nissan Pixo was spotted by Central Motorway Police Group in the market town of Stone in Staffordshire.

The hatch-back vehicle was captured exceeding the speed limit by 17mph per hour. A speed enforcement operation was carried out by the motorway police group targeting drivers.

After pulling over the driver, officers discovered that the motorist also did not possess a valid license or insurance. The car was subsequently seized and a sticker was placed on the back window indicating this.

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CMPG wrote on X/Twitter: "47 mph in a 30mph zone is shocking! Especially when you don't hold a valid licence or insurance. Speed enforcement in the #stone area of @NPTStafford @StaffsPolice 2 other car's have also been reported for travelling at more than 50% the limit! C-Unit Doxey #OpLightning"

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