A DRIVER has avoided disqualification after being caught speeding on the motorway.

Robert Jeacock, of Woodpiece Road, Upper Arncott, Bicester, was caught on April 8 last year speeding on the M1 southbound.

The 55-year-old was caught in Luton, near the A1081 Airport Way, exceeding the 50mph limit.

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He was caught on an automatic speed camera driving at 63mph.

At Luton and South Bedfordshire Magistrates Court on July 16, he pleaded guilty to the offence and was fined £200.

Three penalty points were added to his driving record.

He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £160 and court costs of £90.

The total amount he will need to pay is £450 by the end of August.