A driver in court for speeding at 165mph told judges 'I'm still going to drive; catch me if you can' as they banned him from the roads for three years.
Shiad Mahmoon, 24, was going so fast that police needed a helicopter to keep up with him, a court heard.
The driver was clocked speeding on the M57 in Merseyside in a hired Audi R8 Spyder by police who videoed him in the helicopter.
Liverpool Magistrates' Court was told the speed was the fastest ever recorded by Merseyside Police.
Mahmoon, who is unemployed, may have recorded an even higher top speed as police estimated his average was between 144mph and 165mph on the stretch of motorway.
The court heard that the helicopter spotted the car hurtling down the M57 towards the junction with the M62 at around 5am on June 26, 2011.
Prosecutor Sue Jones said a nearby patrol car was radioed and a dramatic pursuit culminated with Mahmoon pulling over on the M62 near Burtonwood services, car keys in hand.
Police used footage from the helicopter to work out the average speed Mahmoon was travelling in the hire car.
Mahmoon, of Oldham, pleaded guilty yesterday as his trial was due to begin.
Defending himself, he told magistrates he had no recollection of the incident because of a brain injury.
The court heard that Mahmoon had previous convictions for driving while disqualified and driving without due care and attention.
He was previously convicted of possessing cannabis with intent to supply.
Chair of the bench, Christina Clarke, told him: 'We recognize the serious risk of danger you put yourself in and other road users in and we are informed that this is the highest recorded speed by Merseyside Police.'
Magistrates also ordered him to take a driving test before he is allowed back on the road and demanded he pay £515 in costs and fines.
Asked if he could pay the full amount immediately, Mahmoon put his hand in his pocket and replied sarcastically: 'I'm about £10 short.'
Sergeant Mike Clarey, who pulled over Mahmoon on the M62, said he was pleased with the court result. Prison sentences cannot be imposed for an offence of speeding.
He said: 'Travelling at such a high speed put Mahmoon in danger and also could have put other drivers in danger.
'Mahmoon showed a blatant disregard for the law even after he was sentenced.
'Our message to anyone who flouts the law to such a degree is that we will use all the technology we have available to bring you to justice.'
Shiad Mahmoon, 24, was going so fast that police needed a helicopter to keep up with him, a court heard.
The driver was clocked speeding on the M57 in Merseyside in a hired Audi R8 Spyder by police who videoed him in the helicopter.
Liverpool Magistrates' Court was told the speed was the fastest ever recorded by Merseyside Police.
Mahmoon, who is unemployed, may have recorded an even higher top speed as police estimated his average was between 144mph and 165mph on the stretch of motorway.
The court heard that the helicopter spotted the car hurtling down the M57 towards the junction with the M62 at around 5am on June 26, 2011.
Prosecutor Sue Jones said a nearby patrol car was radioed and a dramatic pursuit culminated with Mahmoon pulling over on the M62 near Burtonwood services, car keys in hand.
Police used footage from the helicopter to work out the average speed Mahmoon was travelling in the hire car.
Mahmoon, of Oldham, pleaded guilty yesterday as his trial was due to begin.
Defending himself, he told magistrates he had no recollection of the incident because of a brain injury.
The court heard that Mahmoon had previous convictions for driving while disqualified and driving without due care and attention.
He was previously convicted of possessing cannabis with intent to supply.
Chair of the bench, Christina Clarke, told him: 'We recognize the serious risk of danger you put yourself in and other road users in and we are informed that this is the highest recorded speed by Merseyside Police.'
Magistrates also ordered him to take a driving test before he is allowed back on the road and demanded he pay £515 in costs and fines.
Asked if he could pay the full amount immediately, Mahmoon put his hand in his pocket and replied sarcastically: 'I'm about £10 short.'
Sergeant Mike Clarey, who pulled over Mahmoon on the M62, said he was pleased with the court result. Prison sentences cannot be imposed for an offence of speeding.
He said: 'Travelling at such a high speed put Mahmoon in danger and also could have put other drivers in danger.
'Mahmoon showed a blatant disregard for the law even after he was sentenced.
'Our message to anyone who flouts the law to such a degree is that we will use all the technology we have available to bring you to justice.'
Source : DailyMail
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