Motorcyclist doing 101mph 'had accelerated to overtake a car' on M1 motorway at Dungannon
A motorcyclist detected travelling at 101mph on the M1 motorway at Dungannon has been given a six-week disqualification at the local magistrates court.
Prosecuting counsel said it was a laser speed camera detection and the motorcycle was approaching from Ballygawley direction at 8.15am on August 11. He said police later stopped the defendant.
Piotr Granek, aged 50, of Coolcullen Meadow, Enniskillen, was also fined £300 with a £15 offender’s levy.
Defence lawyer Blaine Nugent explained Granek had been travelling to the ferry in Belfast to meet up with his brother.
Mr Nugent said the defendant had just joined the motorway and had accelerated to overtake a car.
He stressed that Granek worked as an engineer and his licence was essential as he lived in a rural area where there is a lack of public transport.
Imposing the penalties, District Judge Francis Rafferty said he will just have to make alternative arrangements for the next six weeks.