An elderly motorist faces jail after speeding in canton Valais.
The 87-year-old was driving at 148 in an 80 zone on the Grand St Bernard road, near Martigny.
Police immediately took his licence.
He faces up tom four years in jail and a two year ban.
Elderly driver faces jail for speeding
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