Peterborough driver told police 'he was a good driver' after being caught speeding at 130mph on foggy A1 - with children in back of car

A Peterborough driver will appear in court after being caught travelling at 130mph on the A1 - with children in the back of the car

By Stephen Briggs

Published 11th Jan 2021, 13:24 GMT

Updated 11th Jan 2021, 13:28 GMT

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Police pulled the BMW over on the A1 at Sawtry at about 2.30pm on Saturday.

A Cambridgeshire police spokesman said: "Driver thought it was OK to travel at 130mph in the fog with his young kids in the car.

"He claimed his actions weren't that bad because he’s a “good driver.”"

The BMW was stopped on Saturday. Pic: BCH Road Policing

The driver, a man from Peterborough, was issued with a Traffic Offence Report at the roadside for speeding and will be summonsed to court in due course.

There was no information available as to whether the driver was making an essential journey.