R driver with Portadown address caught speeding on the M1 at Moira
An R driver with an address in Portadown has been fined and given penalty points after being stopped travelling at 81 mph on the M1 at Moira.
Marco Paulo Pinto Magalhaes, aged 20, whose address was given as Clounagh Park in Portadown, appeared before Lisburn Magistrates Court charged with being an R driver exceeding 45 mph.
The court heard that on Thursday, September 11, at 3.20pm, police were conducting a speed operation on the M1 at Moira.
The defendant was detected travelling at 81mph.
Police noted the R plate displayed on the car, restricting the driver to 45mph.
The defendant was stopped and confirmed he was a restricted driver.
A defence lawyer told the court: “This is a young man with no record.He has never been in trouble before and never summoned to court.
"He is extremely embarrassed about his behaviour.”
District Judge Rosie Watters imposed a fine of £150, as well as an offender’s levy of £15, and five penalty points.