125 years ago today..
 

... the first speeding ticket was issued to a British motorist.

Walter Arnold exceeded the 2mph speed limit in a built up area and was fined one shilling. He drove though Kent at 8mph, and also failed to have someone walking in front of him waving a red flag to alert pedestrians. He was chased by a police officer on a bike, who caught him after 5 miles!

Those were the days! Sounds hilarious viewed through the retrospectoscope. I would imagine that Mr Arnold could afford the shilling fine. Do we have a picture of what he was driving anywhere?:}

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryU...eeding-Ticket/




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A little much appreciated levity amongst all of the doom and gloom.:D

Strangely my reference stated 26th January, not 28th, but on investigation, I think my source is wrong. Sorry folks!