M1 speed camera: man banned from the roads for driving at 63mph
The 54-year-old from Arundel Way, Billericay was on the northbound carriageway at the time of the incident on August 30 last year.
Macal pleaded guilty to a single count of exceeding a variable speed limit at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on July 8.
READ MORE: Harry Potter star Emma Watson due at Wycombe Court for speeding case
The court heard how there has been a 50mph speed restriction in place at the time.
Macal was banned from driving for six months and received three penalty points.
He was also ordered to pay a £130 fine, £120 court costs and a £52 surcharge.
The money must be paid in monthly £20 instalments starting from August 5.
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