Traffic police stop tourist caught doing 107mph on way to Cornwall

Devon and Cornwall Police Speed gun displayDevon and Cornwall Police
The driver was caught speeding on an A road

An "eager" driver trying to get to Cornwall has been caught by police doing more than 100mph (160km/h).

Officers from a Devon and Cornwall Police road safety team tweeted a speed display showing a vehicle doing 107 mph (172 km/h) on Friday night.

Although officers did not say where the driver was caught, they did reveal it was a holidaymaker on an A road.

The driver would have to make second trip to the area "to speak to our magistrates", they added.

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