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

A speeding driver was caught on the M62 travelling at 106mph in wet and dangerous conditions
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West Yorkshire Police's Road Policing Unit stopped the car in the early hours of this morning.

The speedster was seen overtaking through walls of spray at 36mpg over the legal limit.

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M62 driver was caught speeding at 106mph (Picture West Yorkshire Police)M62 driver was caught speeding at 106mph (Picture West Yorkshire Police)
M62 driver was caught speeding at 106mph (Picture West Yorkshire Police)

When stopped by officers at junction 23 the driver said he 'was just going out for a drive'

Posting on social media the unit said: "M62 at a wet junction 23 vehicle clocked at 106mph overtaking through walls of spray. Reason for being out? “Just going for a drive.”

"Reported for the magistrates to decide about their privilege to drive and Covid19 warnings issued."

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