A Southampton driver has avoided losing his licence after he was caught at nearly 120mph on the M27. 

Jakub Jaworski of Selby Place, Southampton was clocked at 119mph by manned speeding equipment on the M27. 

He was driving a BMW near junction two for Ower when he was caught on June 25 last year. 

The national 70mph speed limit was in place at the time.

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Jaworski, 23, pleaded guilty to a single count of speeding at Southampton Magistrates' Court on February 29. 

He was fined £200 and received six points on his licence. 

The BMW driver must also pay an £80 surcharge. 

This must be paid in full by March 28.