Motorcyclist jailed for speeding with son on back

[March 03, 2009]  LONDON (AP) -- A British judge has sentenced a motorcyclist to six months in jail after he was caught speeding 122 mph with his 14-year-old son clinging to the back.

A police video shows the man speeding down a road in southern England. Police clocked the motorcycle going more than twice the 60 mph limit. It also showed images of the man's son, who was not wearing proper protective gloves or pants.

Attorney David Sapiecha said the man was going that speed for no more than half a mile and that he was sorry.

Judge Phillip Wassall said Monday that the 47-year-old's actions were unbelievable.

[Associated Press]

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