A DRIVER was caught speeding while travelling at 109mph on a dual carriageway.

Aadil Badat, 25, was clocked going through Newport on the 70mph zone on the A4042 in a Volkswagen Golf.

The offence occurred on March 5, the city’s magistrates' court heard.

Badat, of Corporation Road, Newport escaped a driving ban after he was given six penalty points.

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He was ordered to pay £501 in a fine, costs and a surcharge.