A MAN caught speeding at 56mph in a 30mph zone has been fined and had points added to his driving licence. 

Benn Sellars, of Knightsford Bridge, Knightwick, near Worcester, appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Friday, (March 10).

The court clerk told magistrates the 27-year-old was caught speeding in a Land Rover on the A44 Broadwas on June 23 last year. 

Worcester News: COURT: Ben Sellars appeared at Worcester Magistrates CourtCOURT: Ben Sellars appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court

Sellars, who defended himself, said the road went from 60mph to 30mph but he had not slowed down in time before being caught by the speed camera. 

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After deliberations of the magistrates, Martin Soble, chairman of the bench, told Sellars he was being fined £430 and would have six penalty points added to his licence.


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He was also ordered to pay costs of £90 and victim surcharge of £172. 

Sellers offered to pay the total, £692, at a rate of £50 per month - an offer which was accepted by magistrates.