Penalty points and fine for Lisburn man who drove without insurance
A Lisburn man who drove his father’s car without insurance has been fined and given penalty points.
He appeared before Lisburn Magistrates Court on Thursday, July 23, 2026 charged with using a motor vehicle without insurance.
The court heard that on June 5, 2026 police were tasked to a road traffic collision on Cabra Road in Hillsborough.
Checks were carried out which showed the defendant, Matthew Quinn (23), whose address was given as Old Road, was not a named driver on the vehicle’s insurance policy.
The defendant stated that he believed he was covered under the insurance for his own vehicle, however this proved not to be the case.
Defence told the court: “It was a genuine mistake.
"His own car was being repaired and he took his father’s car. He genuinely thought he was insured.”
District Judge Rosie Watters imposed a fine of £250, an offender’s levy of £15, and six penalty points.