Lamborghini driver caught speeding at 140mph

The speeding driver was pulled over by Essex Police

A speeding driver has had their supercar seized after they were caught zooming down an A-road at 140mph (225km/h).

Essex Police officers were carrying out speed checks on a 70mph (113km/h) stretch of the A120 in Takeley on Saturday when they clocked the vehicle and pulled it over.

Officers said the car also had illegally tinted front windows, which fell below 30% visibility.

Adam Pipe, head of roads policing, said: "Speeding is totally unacceptable and speeds at this level are irresponsible – they could potentially result in a fatal collision."

The motorist had their car seized after driving well over the speed limit

He added: "To ignore the speed limit is to your detriment. It's illegal and we will take action against any driver who doesn't observe the limit."

A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "The car was seized under anti-social driving legislation where the manner of driving is inconsiderate, careless or dangerous and puts other road users at risk."