A DRIVER has been fined £257 after being caught doing 59mph in a 50 zone.

Kevin Lynch of Leah Gardens, Eastleigh, was caught on the M1 southbound between Junction 18 and 17 in a BMW on May 27 last year.

The 51-year-old admitted speeding and must pay a £34 victim surcharge and £90 costs to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Northampton magistrates imposed three points on his driving licence.

Anyone who tots up 12 penalty points could face losing their driving licence.

Lynch pleaded guilty under the Single Justice Procedure earlier this month.

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