Young mum in court for failing to pay speeding fine she ‘could not afford’

A judge told a Gulladuff woman “just slow down” as he handed her fines of £115 and three points for speeding on the Glenshane Road in July.
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Magherafelt Magistrates heard how Megan Craig, 20, was driving at 84mph when police pulled her over, but had since failed to pay the £60 fine.

When asked why by Judge White, the Clarkes Court resident said: “I am a single parent and I could not afford it to be honest.”