Dromara teenager drove Audi in a dangerous condition
A teenager from Dromara has been fined and given penalty points for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition without a licence.
Lisburn Magistrates Court heard that on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 5.55pm, police observed a black Audi coming to a stop at Rathfriland Road in Dromara.
The car was said to have damage to its front and rear, as well as having tyres which did not pass the legal tread requirement.
Checks showed the defendant had been a disqualified driver who had not reapplied for his driving licence at the end of the period of disqualification.
Police seized the vehicle, which was said to be in a dangerous condition.
The defendant, Mackenzie Garham (19), whose address was given as Aughnaskeagh Road in Dromara, represented himself in court.
He said he intended to repair the car and on the day in question he had taken it to go to the chip shop.
The court heard that the defendant’s period of disqualification had ended almost one year prior to the offence but he had failed to reapply for his driving licence.
On the charge of having no driving licence, District Judge Rosie Watters imposed a fine of £50.
On the charge of using a motor vehicle in a dangerous condition, Ms Watters imposed a fine of £100, as well as an offender’s levy of £15.
Ms Watters also endorsed the defendant’s driving licence with three penalty points.
During sentencing, she told the defendant: “You should apply immediately for your licence.”