A ROMSEY man has been fined after driving at 96mph on the A303, near Wincanton.

Timothy Vane, 51, of Mountbatten Avenue, was caught by manned equipment speeding on September 2 last year.

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He pleaded guilty under the single justice procedure for driving 26mph over the 70mph speed limit by Bath Magistrates' Court on March 31.

Vane was fined £131, a surcharge of £52 and costs of £90, with five penalty points added to his licence.

The fine must be paid by May 26.