South Ribble Borough Council leader Matthew Tomlinson shares speeding story as warning to other drivers
“I genuinely shared it to show how easy it is for someone who describes themself as a ‘careful driver’ to stray above the limit...”
The leader of South Ribble Borough Council has shared his experience of being stopped by police for speeding.
Cllr Matthew Tomlinson, Labour’s leader of South Ribble Borough Council, was pulled over by Greater Manchester Police officers while travelling to Makerfield yesterday (Monday, June 8).
The council leader, who described himself as a ‘careful driver’, shared his experience on Facebook to encourage others to be mindful of speed limits.
Coun Tomlinson told the Post: “I genuinely shared it to show how easy it is for someone who describes themself as a ‘careful driver’ to stray above the limit.”
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Sharing his experience on Facebook, he said: “Something of a first for me yesterday, as I was required to take a roadside breathalyser test.
“I was on my way to Makerfield when GM Police clocked me doing 34mph on a 30mph limit road,” said Coun Tomlinson.
“I was pulled over and had my driving licence checked and my car insurance and MOT status run through the system.
“Finally, I was asked to blow into the breath test machine to check that I hadn’t been drinking. Thankfully, I scored zero on the monitor!
“I always describe myself as a ‘careful’ driver (my wife says I drive ‘like an old man’), but it just goes to show that anyone can stray outside the rules of the road if they aren’t concentrating.
“Thankfully, I was allowed to carry on my journey with just a caution. Be careful out there and ‘Drive Safely’!”