Motorist caught doing over 100 mph on M1 at Dungannon loses licence for a week
A motorist caught travelling at over 100 mph on the M1 Motorway at Dungannon, has lost her licence for seven days.
Patrice Brady, aged 35, from Chemical Street in Belfast, was also fined £300 with a £15 offender's levy.
Dungannon Magistrates Court heard that the offence happened on the afternoon of October 12 this year when police detected a Peugeot estate travelling at 103 mph on the M1.
Prosecuting counsel said police followed the vehicle which reached speeds of over 70 mph before being stopped.
A solicitor said the offence was “completely out of character” for the defendant who apologised to the court.
He explained that she had been in Sligo when she received news that her daughter had been injured.
The solicitor stressed that out of concern for her daughter she had allowed her speed to creep up.
He added that her licence is essential to the defendant as she has many caring duties.