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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Lamborghini driver caught speeding at 140mph gets 56-day ban
A Lamborghini driver who reached speeds of 140mph in his £213k supercar has been banned from driving for 56 days. Fred McKennon, 60, was caught speeding in the bright orange vehicle by officers on the A120 in Takeley, Essex, on 4 January. The Lamborghini Urus was seized under anti-social driving legislation, and officers noticed the illegally tinted front windows. McKennon, from Colchester, Essex, appeared at Basildon Magistrates' Court on 12 August. READ MORE: Shocking moment weapon-wielding thugs launch 'attempted murder' assault in Bilston street He was banned from driving for 56 days for speeding, received three penalty points on his licence for the tinted windows and was issued with almost £1,700 in fines and costs. PC Matthew Mehen of Boreham Roads Policing Unit said after the hearing: "Speeding at this level is completely unacceptable and shows a reckless disregard for safety. "Excessive speed dramatically reduces a driver's ability to react to changing road conditions and shortens braking distances, all of which are clearly outlined in the Highway Code. "Ignoring speed limits not only endangers lives but is a criminal offence. "We will continue to take firm action against anyone who chooses to break the law and put others at risk."
BBC News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Ban for Colchester Lamborghini driver caught doing 140mph
A Lamborghini driver caught speeding at 140mph (225kmph) has been temporarily banned from McKennon, 60, of Elmstead Road, Colchester, Essex, was clocked by officers doing speed checks on the A120 dual carriageway at Takeley, near Stansted Airport, in January. When they caught up with him they noticed he had illegal tinted front windows. The car was seized under anti-social driving legislation, said appeared at Basildon Magistrates' Court and was banned from driving for 56 days and received three penalty points on his licence for the tinted windows. Essex Police said tinted windows were regulated by law for safety reasons - windscreens must allow at least 75% visible light through the glass and the front driver and passenger windows must allow at least 70%.McKennon's front windows fell below 30% of light transmission, a spokesperson Matthew Mehen said: "Speeding at this level is completely unacceptable and shows a reckless disregard for safety. "Excessive speed dramatically reduces a driver's ability to react to changing road conditions and shortens braking distances."McKennon was also fined with fines and costs of £1, is a national speed limit of 70mph (112km/h) on the A120 at Takeley. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
