A BRADFORD district man was fined hundreds of pounds and handed penalty points after he was caught speeding in a Porsche.

Simon Harris, of Park Road in Ilkley, exceeded the 60mph limit in a Porsche 718 Cayman on a single carriageway last year.

The crime occurred in Skipton on the A65, White Hills Lane on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

The 31-year-old, who pleaded guilty when appearing in court earlier this month, was fined £666, and had to pay £90 in court costs and a £67 victim surcharge.

Harris was also given six points on his licence for the offence.

The crime was contrary to article 3b of the 70mph, 60mph and 50mph (Temporary Speed Limit) Order 1977, section 89(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.

The case was heard at Harrogate Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, April 12.