Young Tyrone motorist made 'silly mistake' to be driving BMW car in dangerous condition

By Mid Ulster Court Reporter
Published 3rd Sep 2024, 16:01 BST
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A Co Tyrone motorist found using a silver BMW car with “multiple defects”, was fined £250 at Dungannon Magistrates Court on Monday.

Lukas Virbickas (25), from Derrywinnin Heights in Dungannon, was also ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy arising out of the offence on December 5 last year.

The court heard police were on mobile patrol at the Oaks Centre in Dungannon when their attention was drawn to the silver BMW which they suspected was in a dangerous condition.

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Prosecuting counsel said officers stopped the car and noted a number defects including a crack to the front windscreen and coil spring. A number of tyres were found “stuffed into the boot”, and a expert examiner was called to carry out a detailed examination of the vehicle.

A defence lawyer explained the defendant’s vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle and he had been planning to carry out repairs.

"He realises he made a silly mistake to be driving around in it,” he added.