Care worker spotted 'swerving' on road in Co Tyrone is in 'the last chance saloon', says district judge
A domiciliary care worker spotted by police ‘swerving’ on the road while using a mobile phone, has been fined £150 with three penalty points at Dungannon Magistrates Court.
The court heard the incident happened at Main Street in Clogher on November 14 last year.
District Judge Francis Rafferty heard that police had driven along side the defendant’s car and officers could see her holding a phone out in front of her.
Dana Sibley, aged 21, of Favour Royal Road, Aughnacloy, admitted a charge of being a driver unable to have proper control of a vehicle.
Prosecuting counsel said the detection was made by police on mobile patrol at approximately 7.30pm.
A defence solicitor said the defendant very much regretted the incident.
Judge Rafferty said she was fortunate not to be facing a more serious charge.
He remarked the defendant is now on nine penalty points and was in “the last chance saloon.”