Speeding out of control

A MAN was arrested yesterday at the roundabout on the Dhekelia-Ayia Napa highway after being caught by police driving at 167km per hour, well over the 100km per hour speed limit.

The 23-year-old from Larnaca did not stop when police flagged him down. However, during his attempt to avoid arrest he crashed into roadside railings, suffering minor injuries.

After being arrested, the man was taken to Ayia Napa police station.

On Thursday two people were arrested for driving with excessive speed.

A 57-year-old was caught driving at 175km per hour on the Limassol-Nicosia highway. Another driver, 50, was caught doing 171km per hour on the Larnaca-Kofinou highway in the afternoon near Anglisides. The speed-limit in both cases was 100km per hour.

Both drivers were arrested. They were released after being charged in writing, and will be summonsed in due course.

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