Police catch motorist driving over 130mph on M6

Posted on - 27th March, 2017 - 3:20am | Author - Luke Beardsworth | Posted in - Crime, Lancashire Police, Preston News

Car spotted driving at high speed on the M6. Credit: @lancsroadpolice

Police caught a driver travelling at “silly speeds” on the motorway early yesterday morning (March 26).

A motorist was picked up by Lancashire Road Police at approximately 00.34am travelling at 137mph on the M6 near Charnock Richard.

Lancashire Road Police said on Twitter: “Vehicle clocked M6 Charnock Richard at silly speeds.

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“We just want everyone to get home safely! Reported to court.”

Excellent work again by our @LancsRoadPolice #slowdown #fatal4 https://t.co/TN4RUiw4gX

— NW Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) March 27, 2017

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