VIDEO: Motorist films himself speeding at 130mph
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Motorist films himself travelling at 130mph
Published Date:
03 June 2008
THIS terrifying footage, filmed by a man driving at speeds of up to 130mph near Ollerton, was used in evidence against him when he appeared in court last month.
Dion Griffith (33), of George Street, Worksop, used his own mobile phone to film himself driving recklessly and speeding excessively on the A614 close to Ollerton.
Passengers in the car can be heard screaming and laughing as Griffin puts his and the lives of other road users in jeopardy.
At one point Griffin even turns the camera on himself proudly and records the speedometer of his Mini Cooper S as he swerves to overtake other vehicles at high speed.
Police obtained the video after seizing a number of mobile phones in connection with another offence and used it as evidence when Griffin appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on 15th May.
Said Chief Inspector Andy Charlton, from Nottinghamshire Police: "Travelling at such speeds and ignoring road markings significantly increases the risk of having an accident.
"Other motorists could easily have misjudged this vehicle's speed and turned into its path."
Griffin was jailed for eight months after admitting dangerous driving.
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Last Updated:
03 June 2008 3:46 PM
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