A biker caught speeding at 111mph in Jersey has been given a three-year driving ban.
Andrew Manuel Carvalho Franco, 29, pleaded guilty to riding a motorcycle dangerously on Route du Ouest in St Ouen in March.
The speed limit on that road is 40mph.
Franco need to need to retake his driving test before being allowed to drive again after completing his 36-month ban.
He has also been ordered to complete 170 hours of community service.
States of Jersey Police said:
"Higher vehicle speeds significantly increase the likelihood of death or serious injury to all road users. Excessive speed reduces a driver's or rider's ability to spot and react to hazards, increases stopping distances, and reduces the protection offered by vehicle safety features and road safety infrastructure. A moment of poor judgement can have life-changing consequences not only for the rider, but for innocent members of the public and their families."
Centenier Hall added:
"Road safety enforcement requires a significant amount of time, commitment and visibility, and often comes down to being in the right place at the right time. On this occasion, that proactive approach prevented what could have had devastating consequences.”
"People often think they can take a chance, but it simply isn't worth it. Travelling at 111mph in a 40mph limit is an extreme example of the dangerous decisions that continue to place lives at risk on our roads."
"The Honorary Police are proud to work alongside the States of Jersey Police Community Safety Team to help keep our roads safe. By sharing local knowledge, intelligence and information from the public, we can focus our efforts where they are needed most.”
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