A drug dealer who filmed himself driving at 119mph while under a driving ban has been jailed for three years and nine months. John Scott, 36, of Spinney Drive, East Harling, appeared at Norwich Crown Court on Thursday after admitting charges of being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession of cannabis, and dangerous driving.
Norfolk Constabulary released footage showing Scott filming his speedometer as it reached 119mph on a single carriageway country road on 7 December. In another clip, he recorded himself singing, smoking, and driving without a shirt while wearing sunglasses. Both videos were made while he was subject to a five-year driving ban.
Scott was arrested on 12 December after officers recognised him as wanted for drug offences. His phone was seized and found to contain evidence of cocaine supply in the Breckland area, as well as videos of dangerous driving. The 7 December footage showed him reaching 104mph on the A1066 from Thetford to Diss before hitting 119mph on a country road. A separate film from 16 June captured him singing while driving near Banham.
Investigating officer Pc Charlie Large said: 'John Scott showed a total disregard for the safety of others, both through his involvement in drug supply and his dangerous driving. It is remarkable that no-one was hurt.' He added that the sentence should serve as a deterrent to anyone considering similar behaviour on Norfolk's roads.
