Penalty points for Templepatrick motorist

A Templepatrick man who admitted failing to stop and report a collision on November 20 last year has been given five penalty points and fined £200.

By Court Reporter

Published 25th Apr 2022, 15:14 BST

Updated 25th Apr 2022, 16:06 BST

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Harry Buckley (20), of Antrim Road, had a charge of driving without due care and attention at Ballybrentragh Road, Dunadry, withdrawn to proceed by way of a driver improvement scheme.

A prosecutor told Ballymena Magistrates Court on Thursday (April 21) the defendant had a previously clear record.

The court heard there was a report of a single vehicle collision when damage was caused to a pole and fence.

The defendant left the scene.

A defence lawyer told the court the defendant “had taken a particular corner too quickly”.

When told courts could impose between five and 10 penalty points for failing to stop and failing to remain, Deputy District Judge Chris Holmes said: “That is a bit draconian”.