Maghera BMW driver almost collided with police vehicle at Draperstown roundabout, court told
A teenage motorist was fined £415 arising out of an incident at a roundabout in Draperstown when he appeared at Magherafelt Magistrates Court.
Ryan McKenna, aged 19, from Carricknakielt Road, Maghera, was also handed five penalty points for careless driving on April 28, 2024.
District Judge Conor Heaney said he was not sure if the defendant’s driving had been “encouraged by others, or he was trying to impress others”.
Prosecuting counsel said at aproxmately 10.10pm, police received a report of cars driving dangerously at High Street, Draperstown.
The lawyer said on arrival at 10.30pm, police observed a BMW car moving sideways on the roundabout and appearing to drift with smoke coming from its rear.
Counsel said it almost collided with the police vehicle as it left the roundabout.
A defence lawyer said the defendant disputes any suggestion he was not in control of his vehicle.
He added McKenna worked in Belfast and the loss of his licence would have an impact.