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Driver Clocked at over 100mph Near Filey

Police have clocked two separate vehicles travelling at around 100mph on the Yorkshire Coast's roads this weekend.

On Friday, North Yorkshire Police say a vehicle was recorded overtaking on solid white lines and travelling at 103mph on the A165 near Filey.

Officers say

This stretch of road has a speed limit of 60mph. The driver will hear from us soon where they will need to explain their actions in court..

Then on Saturday, a vehicle was recorded travelling at 96mph on the A171 near Whitby. Again this stretch of road has a speed limit of 60mph.

Traffic officers say

Enquiries will begin shortly and the driver will hear from us soon. This speed falls within court criteria. Please slow down and save lives.

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