A WOMAN has been fined after being caught exceeding the speed limit by seven miles.

Karen Sirett-Kelly, of Hitcham Road, Burnham, was caught speeding in her Mercedes on October 6 last year on the A40 near London.

The 48-year-old was caught on an automatic speed camera driving 37mph in a 30mph speed limit zone.

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She pleaded guilty to the offence at Lavender Hill Magistrates Court on May 17 and was fined £56.

Sirett-Kelly was also ordered to pay £90 in court costs and a victim surcharge of £22. Her licence was also endorsed with three penalty points.

The total fined is £168 to be paid by next month.