Lamborghini driver clocked speeding at 122mph on M6 near Carlisle

Adil Ashraf, 33, of Shaw Street, Glasgow, had been spotted by police driving north near Southwaite, racing towards Junction 42.

He was banned from driving at Carlisle & District Magistrates' Court, Rickergate.

Ashraf was scheduled to appear on April 9 but proceedings took place in his absence.

The incident took place on December 27, 2019, when officers in an unmarked patrol car were passed by the Lamborghini Urus travelling at speed - the car was recorded at a top speed of 122mph.

He was stopped and reported for speeding.

Ashraf had contested the speed recorded suggesting it was unreliable but expert evidence was provided and confirmed he was travelling at that speed.

Watch as a man speeds past officers on the M6.

His top speed was recorded at 122mph.

He has since been banned from driving and fined.

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Ashraf was banned from driving for 60 days, fined £500, and ordered to pay £850 costs, £1,000 costs to Road Safety Support and a victim surcharge of £55.

A polices spokesperson said “Ashraf put the lives of other drivers as well as the occupants of the vehicle at risk.

“Speeding is one of the five factors that result in serious injury or fatal collisions. I hope this makes people think twice before speeding on our roads.”