A MINSTERWORTH man caught speeding on the Brockworth by-pass in Gloucester has avoided a ‘totting up’ disqualification because it would affect his ability to care for a disabled aunt who lives with him.

Luke Richards, 26, of Main Road, Minsterworth, drove a BMW in excess of 70mph on the A417 at the M5 junction 11A on October 16 last year.

At Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court he was fined £180 and ordered to pay costs and a surcharge totalling £162. 

He was liable to a totting up ban but the magistrates said they would not impose a disqualification because he “has caring obligations for disabled aunt who lives with him, and takes her to GP and hospital appointments and assists with her travel.”

Six penalty points were endorsed on his licence.