Warning as driver is caught doing 129mph
A motorist has been caught driving at 129mph on the A12 near Wickham Market
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Police have warned lives are at risk from speeding drivers after a motorist was caught driving at nearly 130mph (209.2 kmh).
A dark-coloured car was caught on a speed camera being driven at 129mph on the A12 at Wickham Market in Suffolk.
The car was captured on camera at 09:53 BST on Tuesday.
Norfolk and Suffolk Police's Safety Camera team warned about the dangers of speeding in a post on social media., external
Punishments for breaking speeding laws vary depending on how far over the speed limit a motorist is driving.
For roads with a 70mph (112.6 kmh) limit, anyone caught doing more than 101mph (162.5kmh) faces a Band C fine, according to sentencing guidelines, external.
Band C fines are the most severe and can result in disqualifications of between seven and 56 days - or six points on a driver's licence.
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