A Middlesbrough woman has been fined in court after going nearly 100mph on a motorway.

Christina Swalwell, 40, of Pallister Avenue, Middlesbrough had her case heard before West Yorkshire Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, June 20.

She was caught speeding eastbound on the M62 in Leeds at speeds exceeding 70mph.

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Swalwell was caught going 92mph by a speed camera.

She pleaded guilty to the offence and was fined £200 and made to pay £80 to victim services and £90 in court costs.

She was also given four points on her driving licence.