SUSSEX’s speediest driver of 2018 hit a speed of 151mph.

The unidentified driver reached the speed on the M23.

Another four drivers also broke the 120mph mark in the county.

One driver hit 122mph on the A23 and another reached 125mph on the M23.

In 2017, 11 drivers were caught speeding at more than 100mph in Sussex. The figure rose to 85 last year. The statistics were released by road safety charity Brake.

Joshua Harris, director of campaigns for the organisation, said: “There is absolutely no justification for any driver to be travelling at such excessive speeds – more than twice the national speed limit in some cases – and putting themselves and others in grave danger.

“The number of drivers caught speeding at over 100mph highlights some deeply concerning issues with speeding across the country and makes clear the need for action.

“Anyone caught travelling at such speed should always face a ban.”