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A biker who reached speeds of 130mph (209kph) on an A-road through Wiltshire has been sent to prison for 15 months.
Christopher O’Donovan, 44, from Devizes, outran a fleet of police cars and a force helicopter before returning home to bed, Swindon Crown Court heard.
O’Donovan had earlier pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving while disqualified on his Kawasaki ZX600.
He was told he must serve at least half his sentence and was also disqualified from driving for three years.
After sentencing Supt Matt Pullen of Wiltshire Police said the force would not tolerate anyone who sought to “flagrantly disobey the law”.
“This was an incredibly irresponsible act in which the motorcyclist put his own life and the lives of other road users in extreme danger,” he said.
This sends a strong message that the criminal justice system and our community safety partners will not tolerate this type of behaviour
Insp Dean Knight
“It is also shows blatant disregard for the laws which apply to all road users.
“The court has shown that this behaviour is unacceptable and that those who drive in such a manner will have to face the consequences of their actions.”
Insp Dean Knight added: ”I am pleased the court has dealt with this person so robustly.
”Excess speed is one of the main causes of collisions and this sends a strong message that the criminal justice system and our community safety partners will not tolerate this type of behaviour.”
In 2002, motorcyclist Lee Beddis was caught on a speed camera travelling at 155mph on the A465 in Wales.
He was sentenced to 180 hours community punishment and a 12-month ban.
The following year, Andrew Osborne was jailed for 28 days after overtaking a lorry at 157mph on an A-road near Buckingham.
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A biker who reached speeds of 130mph (209kph) on an A-road through Wiltshire has been sent to prison for 15 months.
Christopher O’Donovan, 44, from Devizes, outran a fleet of police cars and a force helicopter before returning home to bed, Swindon Crown Court heard.
O’Donovan had earlier pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving while disqualified on his Kawasaki ZX600.
ok he shouldnt have been doing that speed and deffo not unlicensed and im not saying his punishement doesnt fit the crime because i think it does BUT ive heared of many people that have gone out knicked a car no license insurance etc run the police on a merry dance crashed and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage and got off with less.just doesnt seem quite right somehow.
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