‘R’ driver caught speeding at 95mph

AN ‘R’ driver who was caught speeding at 95mph outside Newtownstewart has been banned for 12 months.

Anthony McKane (18), of Ligford Road, Strabane, was charged with being a restricted driver who exceeded 45mph at the Strabane Road, Newtownstewart on January 14, 2022. Defending solicitor, John Fahy, entered a guilty plea on behalf of his client at Strabane Magistrates Court.

The court heard that, at 10.30pm, police on patrol observed a Volkswagen Jetta being driven by the defendant travelling at 95mph, 50mph in excess of the limit for an ‘R’ driver.

After district judge John Connolly said he would be imposing a 12-month ban for the offence, Mr Fahy asked him to consider a shorter disqualification. “Not at that speed,” the judge replied.

Mr Connolly also fined the defendant £300.