Man caught driving at 124mph on A303 sentenced

Monday, 11 March 2024 00:00

A man caught driving at 124mph on the A303 has been sentenced.

Benjamin Vincent, 22, of The Corner, Shroton, Dorset, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined £432, ordered to pay Crown Prosecution Service costs of £620 and a victim surcharge of £173.

On March 25th, 2023, officers were carrying out speed checks at Woodbine Hill on the A303 when they recorded a BMW travelling at 124mph in a 70mph area.

The vehicle was stopped, and Vincent was reported to the court.

He was also given a 42-day driving disqualification when he appeared at Salisbury Magistrates Court on Thursday (7th March).

PC Paul Davis of the Roads Policing Unit said: “This was incredibly reckless behaviour which could have caused a fatal collision on our roads. “I hope Vincent spends his disqualification period re-evaluating his behaviour and the potential consequences of such poor driving.”

More from Local News

Panto stars bring festive joy to patients at Salisbury Hospital

The Stars Appeal, Salisbury District Hospital’s Charity, and cultural charity Wiltshire Creative, teamed up to bring some festive joy to patients with a special visit from the colourful characters of this year’s Salisbury Playhouse pantomime.
PlayZone facility to open in Bemerton Heath with aim of boosting local community sport and active wellbeing

Wiltshire Council has worked with the local Bemerton Heath community and partners to design and successfully obtain funding to rebuild the Gainsborough Close Multi-Use-Games-Area (MUGA) – with the first phase of the project being completed this week.
Salisbury Women’s Refuge Faces Imminent Closure Without Urgent Donations

Salisbury Women’s Refuge, a vital lifeline for women and children escaping domestic abuse, is under immediate threat of closure following a severe lack of funding.
Bradbury House provides 'high quality care and support for people with disabilities'

Bradbury House, located near Old Sarum, a Wiltshire Council-run care home providing short breaks for adults with physical and learning disabilities, has been praised for creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where people can thrive.
Laverstock & Ford Councillors Welcome New Southern Police Hub

Laverstock and Ford Parish Councillors have warmly welcomed the announcement that Wiltshire Police will establish a new Southern Police Hub on land adjacent to the Avon Bourne Care Home, bringing a major investment in local policing and community safety to the area.
Wiltshire Council awarded £3.1m to invest in walking, wheeling and cycling schemes

Wiltshire residents will enjoy safer and more accessible walking, wheeling, and cycling routes thanks to more than £3.1m in government funding.
Salisbury Crowned the Cheapest UK City for a New Year's Eve Night Out

Salisbury has been crowned the cheapest city for a night out this New Year's Eve, with an expected cost of £73.63 per person.
Man Sentenced to Life for the Murder of Darren Hughes

Aflie Miller has handed a life sentence at Winchester Crown Court today (17th December) for the murder of Darren Hughes.