Dervock woman did double speed limit whilst 'going home to make husband's dinner'
A woman who hit a speed of 59mph in a 30mph zone in Mosside in north Antrim was "going home to make my husband's dinner".
The 58-year-old was detected in a Vokswagen Tiguan at 6.12pm on Thursday February 19.
Hazel Stinson, of Greystone Crescent, Dervock, appeared at Antrim Magistrates Court, sitting in Ballymena on Tuesday.
District Judge Nigel Broderick said police and emergency services say if you are in a 30mph zone and drive at nearly double the limit and there is an accident involving a pedestrian or cyclist the chances of serious or fatal injuries are "greatly increased".
He told her: "This was through a village so there was every chance somebody could have stepped out in front of you."
Judge Broderick added: "There must be a deterrence to stop people driving at these speeds."
The defendant was given a one-month driving ban and £150 fine. He delayed the start of the ban until Thursday to allow the defendant to drive home from court.