Kilwaughter motorist hit speed of 103mph
A motorist from Kilwaughter hit a speed of 103mph in a Volkswagen Golf in a 70mph zone - on the A8 dual-carriageway - at 12.10pm on February 28.
A defence barrister told Antrim Magistrates Court, sitting in Ballymena, another vehicle had been "tailgating" the defendant and when he was unable to move left he "sped up".
He said the defendant, who is a farmer and a flight attendant, had no points on his licence.
Aaron Hall (32), of Kilwaughter Mews, received a one-month road ban and £150 fine.