Cab driver's 420mph Cavalier

Tom MatthewsTom Matthews was in his 12-year-old Vauxhall Cavalier when he was snapped by a speed camera. But when notice of a £60 (US $118) fine and three penalty points arrived, the recorded speed was 420mph (675 km/h) — in a 30mph (48 km/h) zone.

Official NoticeTom, 34, said: “I drive an old Cavalier — not a jumbo jet. According to this, I’ve broken the land speed record.” Tom was clocked as he drove a woman home in Newport, Gwent, at 2.20am. He added: “There has been a printing error. If they insist I was going that fast I should be a Grand Prix driver — I’m wasted in taxis.”

Mid and South Wales Safety Camera Partnership apologised and blamed an employee processing error.

Link & Image: The Sun
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