A drug dealer who filmed himself speeding at 119mph while disqualified from driving has been jailed. John Scott, 36, of Spinney Drive, East Harling, was sentenced to three years and nine months on Thursday at Norwich Crown Court after previously admitting being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession of cannabis and dangerous driving, Norfolk Constabulary said.
Reckless behaviour captured on video
Footage from the force shows Scott filming his speedometer creeping to 119mph as he accelerates along a single carriageway country road while music played loudly in the background, on December 7. In another video, Scott records himself singing, smoking and driving while wearing sunglasses and no top. Both clips were filmed while Scott was partway through the five-year driving ban that he was handed in December 2024, the force said.
Police response and investigation
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. We know drugs cause real harm within our communities, destroying lives and fuelling further criminality. We are committed to tackling those like Scott who choose to profit from this misery.' He added: 'Furthermore, Scott's repeated use of his mobile phone while driving, combined with the excessive speeds he filmed himself reaching, is astounding. It is remarkable that no-one was hurt. I hope today's sentence serves as a deterrent to anyone considering becoming involved in drug supply or engaging in such reckless behaviour behind the wheel on Norfolk's roads.'
Arrest and evidence
Scott was arrested on December 12 by officers who recognised him as wanted over drug offences. His phone was seized and shown to have been used to facilitate cocaine supply in the Breckland area, the force said. Police also discovered several videos that Scott had recorded while driving dangerously. The December 7 video showed Scott reaching speeds of up to 104mph while driving from Thetford to Diss along the A1066, before turning onto the country road where he hit 119mph, police said. A film of him singing at the camera was taken while driving near the village of Banham on June 16.
