‘Drink-driver’ clocked at 132mph near Bedford
Image copyright BCH road policeA suspected drink-driver was clocked speeding at an "unbelievable" 132mph (212km/h), police have said.
The Ford Focus driver was stopped on a section of the A421 near Bedford at about 21:10 BST on Thursday.
Police posted an image of the speed gun display on Twitter after the man was arrested.
Officers said it was a "miracle" the motorist, who was found to be over the legal alcohol limit, "didn't kill himself or someone else".
The post drew a number of responses from shocked members of the public.
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A421 Bedford - car stopped after being clocked at an unbelievable 132mph. Just in case that wasn’t risky enough, driver was arrested for being drunk 😳 Miracle he didn’t kill himself or someone else! 2023/5606 pic.twitter.com/N2PGLlFjZc
— BCH Road Policing (@roadpoliceBCH) June 21, 2018
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One asked if it was possible to fine drivers "for stupidity", while another said police prevented what "could have been a horrific scenario".
In one reply, officers said they hoped the arrest would result in a "lengthy ban" for the driver.
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