A biker from Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, has been banned from driving for two years after he was caught reaching speeds of 134mph in a 60mph zone.

Martyn Billings appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court on Thursday 14 November where he was issued with a two-year driving ban after previously pleading guilty to dangerous driving.

During his hearing, the court was told that on Sunday 17 August, Billings was riding a BMW S1000RR motorbike in Cheshire in convoy with another rider.

Unbeknownst to Billings and the other rider, they were observed by a Cheshire Constabulary officer, who was riding an unmarked police motorcycle fitted with recording equipment.

During the officer's pursuit of Billings, they observed him repeatedly exceeding the speed limit, being witnessed travelling 74mph in a 40mph zone, crossing over the solid white line road markings and overtaking several vehicles in one manoeuvre. 

Back in August, Billings was caught speeding in Cheshire (Cheshire Police).

The officer eventually caught up with the duo but the riders increased their speed upon the road straightening out. Fitted equipment on the police captured Billings reaching 100mph in a 60mph zone, before accelerating even further and reaching a top speed of 134mph.

Billings, who was travelling in the rear position of the convoy, eventually reacted to the officer's presence, still travelling at a speed nearing 100mph, and pulled over. The other motorcycle, which the officer noted had no obvious number plate displayed, made no attempt to stop and fled from the scene.

At the roadside, Billings was apologetic to the officer, justifying his actions by claiming he only exceeded the speed limit in areas where he felt it was safe to do so. He also declined to reveal the identity of his fellow rider.

Appearing at Chester Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 14 November, Billings was issued with a 16-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months.

The 44-year-old, of Merrion Drive, Burslem, was also issued with a two-year driving ban and ordered to pass an extended driving test before being allowed to drive again. The court also issued him to serve 300 hours of community service along with being required to pay a victim surcharge of £239.

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