Retired minister (77) from Co Antrim, with four speeding convictions in three years, was caught speeding again on the A1 near Dromore, Craigavon court hears
A Co Antrim retired minister, with four speeding convictions in three years, was caught speeding again on the A1 near Dromore, a court hears.
David Brian Knox, aged 74, from Readers Drive, Ballyclare, appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court on Wednesday where he pleaded guilty to speeding.
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The retired minister was caught speeding at 77mph in a 60mph zone on the A1 on October 24 last year.
Knox’s barrister Mr Conor Lunny said his client has a relevant record including four different speeding incidents in the past three years.
He revealed his client, who lives in a rural area outside Ballyclare, is in remission from cancer and requires his licence to travel to appointments.
"I am asking Your Worship to feel sorry for him,” said Mr Lunny.
He pointed out this happened on the dual carriageway outside Dromore which goes from 70mph to a 60mph and many are caught out on this stretch of road.
"It’s no excuse and he should have known better sitting at nine points as he was,” said the barrister, asking the District Judge to consider a short disqualification in lieu of points.
District Judge Michael Ranaghan told Knox he had put himself in a “very awkward position” by allowing the tot up process to take effect and potentially putting himself off the road for six months.
"I do appreciate your medical condition and your need to attend appointments but there is a reason why speed limits are there,” said the District Judge.
He banned him from driving for two months and fined him £250 plus £15 Offender Levy.