Speeding 102mph driver 'on way home from getting burger' given coronavirus warning on M62

A driver was stopped for speeding at 102mph on his way home from Oldham after he decided to get a burger.

By Ian Hirst

Published 4th May 2020, 10:14 BST

Updated 4th May 2020, 10:16 BST

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West Yorkshire Police Roads Policing Unit said the driver was stopped between junction 23 and 24 on the M62 - near Ainley Top.

He was reported for speeding after being caught at 102mph at 6.25am this morning (May 4).

Speeding M62 driver clocked at 106mph was' just going for a drive'

Speeding driver on the M62 (Picture West Yorkshire Police)

When stopped, the driver told officers he was on his way home from getting a burger, a tweet said.

Posting on Twitter the unit said: "Traffic offence report issued for speeding and also given a coronavirus warning."

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