When they were building the M25 motorway around London (about 120 miles for the loop) there were large sections that were built and not yet open to the public

When they were building the M25 motorway around London (about 120 miles for the loop) there were large sections that were built and not yet open to the public - much fun was had on fast motorbikes late at night! Though once the whole thing was open, it all got out of hand [0]. Having said that, back then you weren't risking serious jail term for high 3 figure speeds (on top of the risk of losing your licence, and potentially your life). [0] https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/1980s-motoring-excess-there-really-were-fewer-rules-back-then https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/1980s-motoring-exce...