A BMW driver has been fined more than £700 after exceeding a 20mph speed limit in Greenwich.

Mariusz Pokorski admitted to driving at 42mph in Woolwich Road prior to Ruston Road, which has a speed limit of 20mph, on March 20 this year.

The 36-year-old, of Medway Road in Crayford, was slapped with a £719 fine for the offence during a hearing at Bexley Magistrates’ Court on December 6.

This includes a £576 fine, £58 to fund victim services and costs of £85 which must be paid by January 3.

The defendant was also given six points on his driving license.

The speed was recorded with a Pro Laser 4 camera.

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