Van driver caught speeding was 'overtaking slow moving vehicles' on Glenshane Road, court told
A van driver caught speeding on the Glenshane Road near Maghera, has been given a seven-day disqualification when he appeared at Magherafelt Magistrates Court.
The court heard the offence was detected on the afternoon of November 6 last year.
Before the court was 49-year-old Antony McGahon, of Jura Street, Antrim, who also picked up a £75 with a £15 offender's levy on a charge of excess speed for vehicle classification.
Prosecuting counsel said the detection was made on the A6 Glenshane Road, Maghera, at 12.25pm.
He said the defendant's Citreon Relay vehicle was detected travelling at 59 mph, and the vehicle is restricted to 50 mph.
The lawyer added that McGahan had nine penalty points on his licence.
McGahan, who was not professionally represented, said he had speeded up to overtake slow moving vehicles before slowing down again.
He told District Judge Conor Heaney that he needed his licence for work and looking after his young family.