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Jail threat to 116mph driver
Green was said to be genuinely remorseful and embarrassed A teenage motorist has been warned by
magistrates he could go to prison after breaking the speed limit by 76mph. James Green, 18, was
caught driving a Volkswagen Golf at *116mph on a 40mph road* in the Black Country last July. Green
from Netherton in Dudley admitted dangerous driving when he appeared at Halesowen magistrates court
on Friday. His solicitor told the court he was genuinely remorseful, greatly ashamed and
embarrassed. Green was one of 58 motorists caught speeding in Thorns Road, Quarry Bank, near Dudley
during the week of the speed trap. *Six were recorded travelling at over 80mph and one was doing
96mph*. Officers described Green's speed as "phenomenal". The court heard he was driving his
father's car, a 3.5 litre VW Golf VR6 at the time. He was said to be a young, inexperienced driver
with a clean driving licence, of good character and with no previous convictions. He was due to have
an operation in hospital the next day and was said to be taking his last opportunity to drive for
two months. Green was remanded on unconditional bail and banned from driving, pending an appearance
in court for sentencing on 26 February.
Jail threat to 116mph driver
Green was said to be genuinely remorseful and embarrassed A teenage motorist has been warned by
magistrates he could go to prison after breaking the speed limit by 76mph. James Green, 18, was
caught driving a Volkswagen Golf at *116mph on a 40mph road* in the Black Country last July. Green
from Netherton in Dudley admitted dangerous driving when he appeared at Halesowen magistrates court
on Friday. His solicitor told the court he was genuinely remorseful, greatly ashamed and
embarrassed. Green was one of 58 motorists caught speeding in Thorns Road, Quarry Bank, near Dudley
during the week of the speed trap. *Six were recorded travelling at over 80mph and one was doing
96mph*. Officers described Green's speed as "phenomenal". The court heard he was driving his
father's car, a 3.5 litre VW Golf VR6 at the time. He was said to be a young, inexperienced driver
with a clean driving licence, of good character and with no previous convictions. He was due to have
an operation in hospital the next day and was said to be taking his last opportunity to drive for
two months. Green was remanded on unconditional bail and banned from driving, pending an appearance
in court for sentencing on 26 February.