Motorist hit speed of 81mph in 40mph zone at Templepatrick

A judge said a motorist could have killed somebody whilst doing 81mph in a 40mph zone.

District Judge Nigel Broderick was speaking at Antrim Magistrates' Court, sitting in Ballymena, regarding Aedan Virieux-Gormley (27).

The defendant had an address listed as of Melrose Street in Belfast but the court was told his address is now at Florida Drive in the city.

He was detected on June 23 this year on the A6 at Templepatrick.

The case was heard at Antrim Magistrates Court, sitting in Ballymena. Photo: Pacemakerplaceholder image
The case was heard at Antrim Magistrates Court, sitting in Ballymena. Photo: Pacemaker

A defence barrister said the defendant thought he was in a national speed limit.

Judge Broderick told the defendant: "You were doing 81mph and the speed limit is 40. If you hit anyone in a 40 zone at that speed you could easily kill them."

The defendant was banned from driving for a month and was fined £200.

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