A motorcyclist who was clocked doing 106mph on the A65 at Hellifield told a court he had changed since the birth of his child.

Skipton magistrates heard that Damien Larkins, 23, was being followed by a police officer when he crossed the double white lines as he overtook some cars. In a statement, the officer said he had pursued Larkins, who was driving a Suzuki SV650 after he had recorded him speeding at 8.20pm on August 23.

When he caught up with the motorcyclist at Coniston Cold, he saw him cross the double white lines.

Larkins, of Howard Park, Cleckheaton, admitted speeding and failing to comply with double white lines.

He told the court that it was a misjudgement, that he was now selling his bike and that he regretted his actions. "I've just had a young son and it has put everything into perspective."

Larkins was banned from driving for 42 days and was fined £200 for speeding. For crossing the lines, he was fined £60 and his licence endorsed. He was ordered to pay £45 costs and £15 victims' surcharge.