Electrician caught driving at more than 100mph on the Glenshane Road at Castledawson was on his way to see a friend in 'some distress'
An electrician caught doing over 100 mph on the Glenshane Road at Castledawson, has been handed a two-week driving disqualification.
Magherafelt Magistrates Court heard the 24-year-old’s vehicle was detected travelling at 103 mph on the A6 Belfast-bound lane around 9pm on May 26.
Christopher Irwin, of Robertson Crescent, Limavady, was also fined £175 with a £15 offender's levy.
Irwin was fined a further £75 for having no vehicle test certificate on the same date.
A defence lawyer explained that Irwin was going to see a friend in Belfast who was in some distress and he was in a rush to get there.
He said the defendant did not realise his speed was that high.
The lawyer said that Irwin was having a difficult time and had forgotten to renew his VTC.
He added the defendant travels to Belfast each day and gives three others a lift and a lengthy disqualification would cause him inconvenience.