M4 speed camera: woman fined £300 for driving at 59mph

Clare Schreiber was travelling between junctions 24 and 25 close to Newport in Wales when she was clocked at 59mph. The 61-year-old, of Cleveley Road, Enstone, was on the eastbound carriageway in a Peugeot 407 at the time of the incident on August 22 last year. Schreiber's case was heard at Cwmbran Magistrates' Court on August 1.

The court heard how there had been a 50mph speed restriction in place at the time. She was ordered to pay costs of GBP90, a victim surcharge of GBP60 and a fine of GBP150. This must be paid in full by August 29.

She also received three penalty points.

References

1. ^ Oxford bike hoarder avoids jail after man hit over the head (www.oxfordmail.co.uk)