Ballymena man (21) banned from roads following careless driving

A 21-year-old motorist has received a one-month driving ban and £250 fine for careless driving in Ballymena.

Pawel Bartkow, a university student of Eaton Fields, Ballymena, was originally charged with dangerous driving in relation to May 7 2025.

At Ballymena Magistrates Court, he contested the dangerous driving charge.

The case was heard at Ballymena Magistrates Court. Photo: Pacemakerplaceholder image
The case was heard at Ballymena Magistrates Court. Photo: Pacemaker

The court was told there was dashcam from a road user. A prosecutor said a vehicle had to "take evasive action".

District Judge Nigel Broderick dismissed the dangerous driving charge.

The defence said Bartkow was admitting "high end careless" driving.

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