Final warning for PC caught speeding at 107mph

PC Luke Meakin was convicted of a driving offence at York Magistrates' Court in January

A police officer caught driving at 107mph (172kh/h) in a 60mph (96km/h) zone has been given a final written warning.

PC Luke Meakin, of South Yorkshire Police, was handed a three-month driving ban at York Magistrates' Court in January after pleading guilty to the offence.

At a subsequent misconduct hearing a panel ruled his actions amounted to gross misconduct and issued the officer with a final written warning and ordered him to attend a driving assessment.

PC Meakin was warned that should he "receive so much as a parking ticket" in future he must report it "without delay".

The panel heard the officer, who admitted the offence from 21 May 2024, was "genuinely remorseful".

It was acknowledged that his actions would "seriously undermine" public confidence, in particular given the high number of fatal collisions where excess speed is a causal factor.

The panel concluded the matter breached policing standards and was so serious, it could have justified dismissal, but instead was told the written warning would remain in force for five years.

The panel decided against revoking PC Meakin's blue light driving permit but told him his driving must be reassessed.

The chair added: "I also remind you that should you receive so much as a parking ticket you must report that without delay to the Force Vetting Unit."

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