Speeding drivers take advantage of quieter roads and MOT exemption

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Speeding drivers take advantage of quieter roads and MOT exemption

Police urge public not to exploit the situation and cause work for already overstretched forces and NHS workers.

Date - 26th March 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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Drivers have been taking advantage of roads left empty by driving irresponsibly and speeding - with one motorist clocked by Kent Police doing nearly 130mph. Traffic officers stopped the driver on the A429 at Sittingbourne on yesterday (Wednesday 26...

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