Larne: insurance offence came to light after car was found damaged in a ditch
A car was found damaged off a road near Larne and it emerged a motorist had been uninsured, a court has heard.
Jersey Magill (19), of Blackthorn Rise, Larne, had the offence detected at Ballymullock Road near the town on May 17 this year.
A prosecutor told Ballymena Magistrates' Court a police patrol spotted a damaged vehicle resting in a ditch near a bridge at a sweeping left hand bend.
The Seat Leon had extensive damage, making it undrivable, the court heard.
A defence solicitor told the court the defendant had a clear record.
The defendant was banned from driving for a week and was fined £200.