TWO people have been caught driving at more than 100mph through the county

The drivers both appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court in October after they were spotted speeding on the M40. 

In April, Anson Christodoulatos, 33, drove a car at 108mph near Junction 8 of the M40 in Great Milton. 

Christodoulatos, of Wassell Road in Halesowen, was fined £580.

He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £58 and court costs of £90. 

His driving licence was endorsed with six penalty points. 

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The second driver, Jaye Johnson, 51, drove at 108mph between Junctions 10 and 11 on the M40 near Kings Sutton in March.

Johnson was fined £240, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £90.

His driving licence was endorsed with six penalty points. 

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In the UK, the speed limit for cars, motorbikes, car-derived vans and dual-purpose vehicles on motorways is 70mph.

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and 3 penalty points added to your licence.

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