Police chief faces speeding rap

31 October 2007

Police road policy chief caught speeding
South Yorkshire force confirms case
Magistrates will discuss case on November 21

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The policeman in charge of Britain's road policies is facing prosecution for speeding.

Meredydd Hughes, chief constable of the South Yorkshire force, is alleged to have been caught speeding on the A5 near Chirk in north Wales.

He has been summoned to appear before Wrexham magistrates on November 21.

A statement read: 'Chief Constable Hughes has received a notice of intended prosecution in respect of an alleged driving offence in north Wales in the early morning of a bank holiday Monday in May while he was on holiday.'

If convicted, the court has the power to fine Hughes up to £1000 and issue a driving ban.

Hughes has previously received two £60 fines and six penalty points for his own speeding offences, and was fined £5000 last year when he was unable to identify the driver of one of his force's cars when it was caught travelling at 47mph in a 40mph zone.

Hughes has attracted controversy since taking charge of road policing. He drew criticism in June when he argued the case for hidden speed cameras.