Police recorded a man driving at speeds of 80 miles an hour along the A166, magistrates heard.
Ashley George Nicholas Beasley, 24, of Eastgate South, Driffield admitted before Bridlington magistrates to driving a goods vehicle above the legal speed limit. He also admitted to driving in a public place without due care and attention.
Both offences took place on the A166 between Wetwang and Driffield on Sunday 24 February.
Prosecuting in court on Wednesday 1 May, Chris Rafferty said: “At about half past four in the afternoon he was travelling from the direction of Bainton, the speed limit on that road being 30 miles per hour. The police followed this van for a short period of time. They noticed the speed of the vehicle driven by the defendant was 50mph.”
He said police continued to follow Beasley through a village where the speed limit was again 30mph, and he was found to be driving at 55 to 60mph. He continued to say while pursuing Beasley police had noticed their speedometer was recording speeds of over 80mph.
“The vehicle overtook some vehicles and the police also did to keep up with the van. The van then slowed to 70mph,” said Mr Rafferty.
Beasley, in mitigation for himself, said: “I am very sorry. It was a silly thing to do. I did not realised what speed I was going as I was rushing.
“I have learned by my mistakes and I am very, very sorry. I have been driving for about eight years, and I have three points on my licence for speeding matters.”
Presiding magistrate Mr Scott imposed six penalty points for the offence of speeding and a fine of £160.
Beasley had his licence endorsed as punishment for driving without due care and attention, along with a fine of £50.
He was also ordered to pay £85 in court costs and a victim surcharge of £20.