25 Nov, 2022 @ 16:30
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Idiot driver clocked at 220km/h in 80 zone in Spain’s Malaga

Policia Local Alicante

A 33-year-old man is facing speeding and dangerous driving charges – and the possibility of jail time – after Policia Local from Malaga allegedly clocked a driver speeding at 220km/h through the city centre.

Police detected the excessive speed at 2:13am during a speed control on Avenida Velazquez, in Malaga city centre, an area limited to 80km/h.

The Policia Local from Malaga, through the Accident Investigation and Attestation Group (GIAA), has opened proceedings against the driver who was been subsequently identified and charged with reckless driving and exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 140km/h – which carries a hefty fine and can lead to a three to six month prison sentence, or community service as well as one to four years licence disqualification.

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Cristina Hodgson

Half English, half Spanish animal person. Cristina loves writing about all things fitness, travel and culture, she is also a script writer and novelist. When she's not typing away, you can find her enjoying outdoor sports somewhere off the beaten track in Andalucia. If you have a story get in touch! newsdesk@theolivepress.es

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