Police spot motorist driving through red light while members of public were crossing at Dungannon, court told
A Co Tyrone motorist spotted ‘jumping’ a red light at traffic lights while pedestrians were crossing, has been fined £100 with three penalty points at Dungannon Magistrates Court.
The court heard that at approximately 3.55pm on October 7 last, police were stopped at traffic lights beside the Spar on Quarry Lane when they observed a car driving through the red light while members of the public were crossing.
Jayson Dilao, aged 42, of Ranfurly Road, Dungannon, was convicted of breaching a traffic sign.
Dilao was fined a further £150 with three penalty points for driving without supervision, and failing to display 'L' plates.
Prosecuting counsel said the vehicle was stopped by police and Dilao cautioned.
The lawyer said the defendant produced a provisional driving licence and the two passengers of the car did not have a UK licence.
Dilao was spoken to about not having ‘L’ plates displayed and replied he forgot to put them up.
The defendant was not professionally represented in court.