Drugged-up Mercedes driver ‘flies by’ police at 90mph in Derbyshire – while watching TV on his phone

By Tom Hardwick
Published 20th Oct 2022, 11:14 BST
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A Mercedes driver was arrested and charged with several offences after ‘flying by’ police in Derbyshire at 90mph.

On Wednesday, October 19, the Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit reported a Mercedes ‘flying by’ their unmarked vehicle on the M1 at J28 near South Normanton.

A DRPU spokesperson said he was “Not only doing a minimum of 90mph but also watching TV on his mobile phone on the dashboard. Cue some blue lights and the overwhelming smell of cannabis coming from the car!

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“Driver refuses drug swipe and arrested for being unfit through drugs. Fails to provide in custody and charged with numerous offences. Passenger dealt with for possession.

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“One vehicle equals speeding, drugs, distracted driving and tyre defects.”