A DRIVER has been caught speeding eight miles over the legal limit on the A40 last year.

Alison Mendes, of Turville Valley Road, Buckinghamshire, was caught driving 38mph in a 30mph speed zone in her Tesla.

The 44-year-old was caught on a speed camera on August 15 last year near Shepherds Bush.

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She pleaded guilty to the offence earlier this month and was fined £666. She was also disqualified from driving for six months due to repeat offending.

Three points have also been added to her licence.

Mendes was also made to pay a £266 victim surcharge and £90 in court costs. The total fine is £1,022.