Co Tyrone joiner caught doing over 100mph on Glenshane Road was worried about unwell wife, court told
A Cookstown joiner detected travelling at over 100mph on the A6 Glenshane Road was disqualified from driving for seven days at Magherafelt Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Fifty-three-year-old Robert Grzywacz, from Berkley Mews, was also fined £350 and ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy arising out of the incident on September 4 last year.
Prosecuting counsel said the defendant’s vehicle was detected doing 101mph in a 70mph zone just after 5pm on the A6 at Castledawson.
She pointed out that because of the speed there was no alternative option and the defendant wanted it referred to court.
The lawyer added that he made a full admission at the first opportunity.
A defence lawyer said it was a "very high speed”, but he had pleaded guilty and had a clean licence.
He explained that the defendant’s wife had become unwell and he was trying to get home to her as he was very worried.