Jail term for 130mph motorcyclist

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Jail term for 130mph motorcyclist



Police footage of their pursuit of Christopher O'Donovan


A biker who reached speeds of up to 130mph on an A-road through Wiltshire has been sent to prison for 15 months.
Christopher O'Donovan, 44, from Devizes, outran a fleet of police cars and force helicopter before returning home to bed, Swindon Crown Court heard.
O'Donovan had earlier pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving while disqualified on his Kawasaki ZX600.
He was told he must serve at least half his sentence and was also disqualified from driving for three years.
After sentencing Supt Matt Pullen of Wiltshire Police said they would not tolerate anyone who "seeks to flagrantly disobey the law".
"This was an incredibly irresponsible act in which the motorcyclist put his own life and the lives of other road users in extreme danger," said Supt Pullen.
...this sends a strong message that the criminal justice system and our community safety partners will not tolerate this type of behaviour


Insp Dean Knight


"It is also shows blatant disregard for the laws which apply to all road users.
"The court has shown that this behaviour is unacceptable and that those who drive in such a manner will have to face the consequences of their actions," he said.
Insp Dean Knight of Devizes police added: ''I am pleased the court has dealt with this person so robustly.
''Excess speed is one of the main causes of collisions and this sends a strong message that the criminal justice system and our community safety partners will not tolerate this type of behaviour.'' In 2002, motorcyclist Lee Beddis was caught on a speed camera travelling at 155mph on the A465 in Wales. He was sentenced to 180 hours community punishment and a 12 month ban. The following year Andrew Osborne was jailed for 28 days after overtaking a lorry at 157mph on an A-road near Buckingham.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/w...re/7556695.stm

[Freddy]

The following year Andrew Osborne was jailed for 28 days after overtaking a lorry at 157mph on an A-road near Buckingham.

Lorries only do 60mph

[ekkl]

The guy is a bit of a twat though to be honest he deserves it.

Driving on a ban and not insured etc....

[tiggerbiker]

The guy is a bit of a twat though to be honest he deserves it.

Driving on a ban and not insured etc....

a bit of a twat???!!!!

the bloke is an utter cnut and its just a shame the dickhead didnt end up smeared across the road, i hope he gets brutally anal raped by a lifer with a 18" cock and aids.

fucking pricks like that make us all look bad

[blaggard]

a bit of a twat???!!!!

the bloke is an utter cnut and its just a shame the dickhead didnt end up smeared across the road, i hope he gets brutally anal raped by a lifer with a 18" cock and aids.

fcuking pricks like that make us all look bad

He deserved a little meeting with a brick wall!

[Wario]

It would have been better if the court also taken his bike and sold it on.

[liveseytowers]

I like how the copper says Traffic is very light, no on coming cars for half a mile, just after he's passed two on comming cars about 10 seconds ago.