Biker caught doing 113mph on a 70mph Powys road says it won't happen again

Michael Baylis was on the A40 Brecon Bypass on May 12 at 11.46am when he hit the high speed, which was recorded by a laser.

The 61 year-old of Staverton Way, Kingswood, Bristol admitted speeding when he appeared at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

The court was told he had a previous offence in March 2022 when he received three points on his licence for speeding in a 30mph zone.

Representing himself, Mr Baylis said the speed was excessive and it was a lack of judgement.

“I have travelled through France and Italy since then without any misdemeanours. I apologise for going so fast, it was a lack of judgement, it is easy to do on a motorcycle.”

He said a disqualification would probably affect his employment as a HGV driver for an electricity company. He said he drives for them but also does other work, and he handed in a letter from his employer.

“A massive apology, at my age I should know better and it will not happen again,” he said.

Magistrates fined him £646 and they banned him from the road for 45 days. He will also have to pay a £258 victim surcharge and £90 costs.