A WOMAN from Cirencester faces a whopping legal bill after being caught speeding. 

Claire Thompson, aged 47, of Upper Churnside, Cirencester Beeches, Cirencester, was caught breaking the 70mph limit on the A417 near South Cerney.

The incident happened earlier this year on May 31 while Thompson was driving a Nissan.

Thompson was fined £220 and ordered to pay £88 for victim services plus £90 in costs - a total of £398.

The case was heard at Cheltenham Magistrates Court on December 5, 2023.