http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/6962448.stm
Motorist admits driving at 172mph
A motorist has admitted driving at a speed of 172mph on a road in
Oxfordshire with a 70mph speed limit.
Timothy Brady was driving a Porsche 911 along the A420 near Kingston
Bagpuize when he was caught in a routine speed check, Oxford Crown Court
heard.
Brady, 33, of Harrow in north-west London, will be sentenced in September.
The speed is thought to be the highest recorded in the UK for such an
offence. Road safety charity Brake described the case as "shocking".
Brady also denied a further charge of aggravated vehicle taking.
Rachel Burr, campaigns officer for Brake, said: "The idea that someone
was driving at that speed is shocking and horrific.
"The chances that a person will be able to control a vehicle at that
speed if something unexpected happens is slim.
"It is extremely selfish - they don't have the right to put other
people's lives at risk."
John Melling, who is clerk of Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor Parish
Council and has lived in the village for 14 years, said: "A lot of people
don't even observe the 30mph speed limit through the village.
"Driving at 172mph is quite amazing. If you want to do that speed why not
go to Silverstone?"
Thames Valley Police said they would not comment on the case until after
Brady was sentenced.
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Tony
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