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# Police crackdown sees driver caught speeding at 121mph on the M6 Toll near Burntwood
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/police-crackdown-sees-driver-caught-speeding-at-121mph-on-the-m6-toll-near-burntwood/
- Published: 2020-05-12T10:46:55.000Z
- Updated: 2020-05-12T15:17:11.000Z
- Description: A driver travelling at 121mph on the M6 Toll near Burntwood is among more than 170 motorists caught speeding during a crackdown by police.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Burntwood, Transport, Crime, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:18, News

A driver travelling at 121mph on the M6 Toll near Burntwood is among more than 170 motorists caught speeding during a crackdown by police.

The incident happened yesterday morning (11th May).

Officers from the Central Motorway Police Group have launched the month-long operation after reports of a rise in speeding.

Inspector Sion Hathaway said:

> “Since the lockdown began, traffic flow has dropped by over 50% on the networks we police. However, this has resulted in a large increase in the number of vehicles exceeding the speed limit by 15mph or more.  
>  
> “Though the roads are quieter because of COVID-19, the law hasn’t changed.  
>  
> “Drivers should be sticking to the speed limit and anyone who isn’t will be caught by our officers.  
>  
> “Just a few extra miles per hour can make all the difference to a driver’s reaction, braking distances and ultimately put other lives at risk.  
>  
> “We’re in an unprecedented time and we all want to keep each other safe and reduce the strain on the NHS so carrying out these speed checks is a crucial way of protecting road users and ensuring everyone gets home safely every day.”  
>  
> Inspector Sion Hathaway, Central Motorway Police Group