A WINCHESTER man has been fined for speeding in West Yorkshire.

Alexander Thornton, 28, was caught by an automatic camera travelling at speeds exceeding a temporary 50mph speed limit on the M62 Eastbound.

He was recorded as driving at 58mph. 

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Thornton, of Newburgh Street, was found guilty under the single justice procedure on Friday, February 24.

Magistrates at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court fined him £146, with a £34 surcharge and costs of £90, with three penalty points being added to his licence.

The fine must be paid by March 17.