Young driver detected speeding at 111mph only had a provisional licence

Road Policing officers detected the 18-year-old driver travelling at high speed on the A1 dual carriageway.

The speed limit for this particular section of road is 60mph.

"When we stopped the driver, we discovered he only held a provisional licence and was not accompanied by a qualified driver,” police said.

"Enquires made regarding insurance also confirmed the insurance wasn't valid.

"The driver now faces a court appearance and potentially a significant ban.”