Driver clocked at over 140mph on the M1 at Wakefield

A car was clocked at doing more than 140mph on the M1, police have said.
The speed gun picked up the driver at more than double the speed limit.  (pic from WYP)The speed gun picked up the driver at more than double the speed limit.  (pic from WYP)
The speed gun picked up the driver at more than double the speed limit. (pic from WYP)

Shocked officers took to social media, whowing the speed gun that picked up the vehicle travelling at 142 mph, which is more than double the speed limit on the M1 northbound at Wakefield yesterday.

They said: "Imagine the carnage if they were to crash, the pressure on the NHS and all emergency services. Never mind having to visit families of those involved."

Anyone caught travelling at over 100mph can expect a court summons and an automatic ban, rather than being dealt with by a fine and penalty points.