Motorist loses licence for month

A motorist spotted by police using a mobile phone at the junction of King Street with Church Street in Magherafelt, has been banned from driving for a month.
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A motorist spotted by police using a mobile phone at the junction of King Street with Church Street in Magherafelt, has been banned from driving for a month.

Conal Murphy (25), of Gracefield Road, Magherafelt, was also fined £200 with a £15 offender levy for using the device while driving on August 23.

The court heard police followed and stopped the vehicle and the defendant admitted sending a text message.

Defence solicitor Stephen Atherton said it was a mistake and Murphy needed his licence for work.

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