Biker caught at near double speed limit on bypass

A motorcyclist was caught riding at almost twice the speed limit on a stretch of road that has seen several serious crashes in recent years, police have said.

Officers recorded the rider doing 115mph (185km/h) on the Hayle bypass in Cornwall.

There have been eight serious or life‑changing injury crashes and one death on the road in the past five years, which has a 60mph (97km/h) limit, said the Devon & Cornwall Police Road Safety Team.

The team said the rider faced losing their licence after being reported for speeding.

"The chances of a biker surviving a collision at these speeds is very low," said the team.

"A motorcycle impacting a car at these speeds is very likely to kill or seriously injure the car occupants as well as the rider."

Officers also warned the lack of a central reservation increased the risk of head‑on collisions, especially when riders travel at high speed.

"Whilst there is an undeniable thrill associated with riding a bike fast, there are also extreme risks if things go wrong," they said.

"It's not always the biker's fault when a collision happens, but when you're riding your bike well in excess of the limit, not being at fault for the collision will bring little comfort to you when you are recovering in hospital, or your family when they are stood at your graveside."

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