Police stop bus driver for breaking speed limit

A police officer, standing in a bus doorway, with a high vis jacket on, and a hat. The bus has its door open, the light is fading and the moon can be seen in the distance.Image source, Thames Valley Police
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The bus was stopped on Amersham Road in Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, on Tuesday evening

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A bus has been stopped by police after its driver was caught motoring at 41mph (66km/h) on a 30mph (48km) route.

Thames Valley Police said it happened while it was conducting a speed enforcement check on Amersham Road in Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, on Tuesday evening.

Eleven excess speeding offences were recorded in just over an hour and one motorist was recorded at 49mph (79km/h).

"All eleven drivers were reported for the offences and their outcomes will include education courses and points [or] fines depending on their speed," it added.

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