Fined for using phone behind wheel

A LARNE motorist who was caught using his mobile phone whilst driving has been fined £300 and handed three penalty points.

Mark McDonnell, 28, of Parklands, appeared at Larne Magistrate’s Court and pleaded guilty to the offence, which took place at Circular Road on Saturday, August 29.

The prosecution lawyer told the court that McDonnell had been offered the option of dealing with the offence by way of a fixed penalty, but added that the accused had failed to take the opportunity.

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