Co Tyrone motorist who had 'unblemished' record is fined for driving offences
A steel frabricator said to have had an umblemished driving record, has been fined £200 with six penalty points at Dungannon Magistrates Court for having no insurance.
Jamie Bell, aged 23, from Columbas Villas, Coalisland, was fined a further £110 with a £15 offender’s levy for having no vehicle test certicafe and no vehicle tax.
The court heard the offence came to light on October 19 last at 1.55pm, when police checked a VW Jetta car at Coalisland Road, Dungannon.
Prosecuting counsel said the police checks showed there was no valid insurance policy in place for the vehicle.
The lawyer added that additional checks showed it had no vehicle test certicate or tax.
A defence solicitor said Bell had an unblemished record was the permanent carer for his mother.
He added the defendant had made a mistake and took the matters before the court seriously.
The solicitor pleaded with the court not to impose a driving disqualification.