article_snippet.sent: A motorist known as Mr X who spent five years trying to dodge a £60 speeding fine has been jailed for perjury and perverting the course of justice.
article_snippet.sent: Pc Roy Keyes, from the force's casualty reduction team,  said: 'Ashley X was determined to avoid paying the £60 fine and having three penalty points on his licence. '
article_snippet.sent: But for five years his tried to deny the offence and committed two serious offences which ultimately led to his being sent to prison.'
article_snippet.sent: Ashley X tried to fight the speeding charge in six different courts, concocting various stories including that his cousin was driving, faking a letter from his cousin purportedly confirming this and claiming his cousin had already paid the £60 fine.
article_snippet.sent: X, from Ruislip, west London, finally admitted perjury and perverting the course of justice at Chelmsford Crown Court on Thursday.
article_snippet.sent: Judge Martyn Levett sentenced X to nine months imprisonment.
article_snippet.sent: Judge Martyn Levett was also ordered to pay costs of £1,200.
highlights_snippet.sent: Mr X was jailed for nine months at Ipswich Crown Court for perjury .