A DRIVER allegedly caught speeding by police while disqualified also tested positive for cannabis, officers say.

While patrolling in Great Totham, the roads policing team stopped a driver in Maldon Road on suspicion of speeding.

The speed limit in the road is 30mph and the driver was allegedly caught by police speeding at 36mph.

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Officers say the motorist was also driving while disqualified.

After a positive test for Cannabis, the driver was arrested on suspicion of the three offences and taken to custody. 

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