North Antrim motorist (21) hit speed of 108mph after being called by friends who were 'stranded' in Belfast
A 21-year-old north Antrim motorist who hit a speed of 108mph said he had received a call from friends who were "stranded" in Belfast.
Harry Orr, of Ballyportery Road near Cloughmills, was detected in a 70mph zone - the M2 motorway at Rathbeg near Antrim town - at 11.30pm on December 9 2025.
Antrim Magistrates Court, sitting in Ballymena on Tuesday, was told the defendant had a clear record.
A defence barrister said the defendant had been "sleeping" but had received calls from friends who were "stranded" in Belfast.
The lawyer said the defendant was "very sorry" and the motorway was not busy at that time.
District Judge Nigel Broderick said that is often said but on the other hand it could also mean that other road users think they are safe because there is less traffic.
He added he takes “a very dim view of those who drive in excess of 100mph" and banned Orr from driving for one month and fined him £200.