The driver of an Audi A3 stopped on Bolton Road, Farnworth, late on Saturday (July 24) was in a vehicle travelling in excess of 60mph when exiting the A666, twice the legal limit of the road.
A 30mph restriction exists on the roads in Farnworth and the man was stopped by Greater Manchester Police Traffic, who later tweeted: "He must've forgotten it was a 30 through Farnworth."
The driver also allegedly failed a drug test, was arrested and issued with a section 59 warning, which is given to drivers if they have used their vehicle in a manner which causes "alarm, distress or annoyance".
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If reported to have done so again within a year, the police then have the right to confiscate the vehicle.
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