M40 motorway – driver caught speeding at 112mph on motorway

The driver, whose details have not been disclosed, was caught by traffic officers at the side of the road near the Oxford part of the motorway on Easter Sunday.

A police spokesman said: “Driver stopped by officer on the M40 near to Oxford after driving past an unmarked police vehicle at high speed. Reported and off to court.”

Being caught speeding at 112 mph in the UK is considered a very serious offence, typically falling into the highest category (Band C) for speeding, as it is significantly over the 70 mph motorway limit.

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Drivers caught are at high risk of an instant driving ban, typically ranging from seven to 56 days, though in extreme cases, it can be longer.

What’s more, six points on a driver’s licence are likely and a fine of up to 150 per cent of your weekly income (up to a maximum of £2,500 if on a motorway).

Meanwhile, further up on the M40 and in Bicester, the rural crime police stopped a white van towing a black Mitsubishi Shogun.

Police say the towed vehicle was linked to thefts of trailers in Dorset and the vehicle was seized on behalf of Dorset Police for its investigation.