OVER 100 police officers have been caught speeding in the past two years in Wales, says an article in the Western Mail.Information obtained by the Western Mail reveals that in 2007:10 off-duty officers from North Wales were issued with fixed-penalty

in the past and having six penalty points, despite being one of the UK's strongest critics of speeding motorists.

spot a few years ago, believing the dirt and grit on the road played a part in the accident. Mr Sharp used photos to illustrate his case.Sharp was fined £175 and £35 costs. He was also awarded with five penalty points to his licence.

of the insurance industry, and the police to drive them from our roads is beginning to bear fruit. However we need to ensure that the penalties they face reflect the seriousness of this crime."Ashton West, Group Chief Executive of the Motor Insurers' Bureau, said

was given a ride-through penalty for a jump start, leaving the likeable Antipodean languishing at the back of the pack.Drying conditions mid-race were to turn events on their head. One-by-one the riders elected to pit and change for machines shod with full