A MERCEDES driver from Evesham has been banned from obtaining a diving licence for six months.

Mateasz Kowalinski, 25, drove a Mercedes E200 at a speed exceeding 70mph on the M5.

Kowalinski, of West Street, pleaded guilty in a single justice procedure at Worcester Magistrates' Court on January 13 2023.

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He was also fined £330 and to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £132.

Kowalinski was also made to pay costs of £90.

He has until March 10 to pay the total balance of £552.