Driving ban for Larne motorist caught doing 'motorway speed' in 40mph zone

The case was heard at Ballymena Magistrates Court. Photo: Pacemakerplaceholder image
The case was heard at Ballymena Magistrates Court. Photo: Pacemaker

A judge said a man was "doing a motorway speed" in a 40mph zone in Larne and banned him from driving for two weeks along with a £200 fine.

Christopher Dean (36), of Hampton Grove in the town, was detected doing 74mph in a 40mph zone on February 1 this year.

A defence solicitor said it was at the end of a 40mph zone on a dual-carriageway on the way out of Larne town centre.

District Judge Nigel Broderick said courts need to take a "very robust" approach to those who do excessive speeds.

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