A 20-year-old man from Attleborough, Norfolk, has been disqualified from driving for 18 months after reaching a speed of 139 mph while attempting to evade police. Morgan Sapsford-Howard was stopped following an incident on the A11 near Thetford.
Norfolk Police reported that Sapsford-Howard turned off his vehicle’s lights during the pursuit in an effort to avoid detection. Authorities arrested him eight days after the incident involving the red Ford Fiesta.
The speed recorded far exceeds legal limits and raises concerns about road safety. The driving ban reflects the severity of the offense and the risk posed to other road users. Further details about any additional penalties or court proceedings have not been disclosed.