Speedster caught more that double the legal limit on Calderdale street

A driver was caught speeding more than double the legal limit on a Calderdale street.
By Ian Hirst
Published 11th Sep 2020, 13:49 BST
Updated 11th Sep 2020, 13:50 BST

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Whilst conducting speed checks in the regular hot spots in response to community requests, Ward Officer for North Halifax PC Illingworth was shocked and appalled when one driver was recorded travelling at 51 mph on Cousin Lane,

The legal speed limit on the road is 20 mph.

A spokesperson for the Halifax Neighbourhood Policing team said: "Please maintain your speed to the limit on the roads.

The speedster was caught at 51mphThe speedster was caught at 51mph
The speedster was caught at 51mph
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"The total stopping distance at 20 mph is 12 metres (40 ft) but at 50 mph this increases to 53 metres (175 ft).

"You could be the best driver in the world but you cannot control other drivers/pedestrians actions.

"Please show consideration to all road users and pedestrians, this driver is likely to attend court to the mercy of the Magistrate."

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