Three times the speed limit biker escapes ban

Norfolk firefighter escapes with fine and points penalty

Three times the speed limit biker escapes ban

Three times the speed limit biker escapes ban

A FIREFIGHTER from Norfolk has escaped a driving ban after he admitted riding his motorcycle at more than three times the speed limit.

Ian Lingwood, 28, a member of the county's retained firefighting force, was stopped by officers while riding at speeds of 72mph in a 20mph zone and as high as 88mph in a 30mph speed limit.

Video footage seen in court showed Lingwood speeding over two pedestrian crossings prior to being nabbed by police.

Defending solicitor, Charles Langley said:

"It was excessive speed but the motorcycle was carefully driven," he said. "There were no pedestrians around and no other traffic, as we saw from the video."

Judge Alasdair Darroch concluded:

"The only allegation here is of excessive speed; there is no suggestion that you were unfit to drive or that you lost control.

Lingwood was fined £150, ordered to pay £100 towards court costs and given six points on his licence.

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