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Walsall Van Driver Banned for Six Months After Speeding on M4

A van driver from Walsall, Eric Oppong, has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding on the M4 motorway. Oppong was recorded driving a white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter at 57 miles per hour, exceeding the temporary speed limit in place on the motorway at the time.

As a result of the offence, Oppong has received three penalty points on his driving licence alongside the six-month ban. The incident highlights the importance of observing temporary speed restrictions, which are often put in place for road works or safety reasons.