Relief driver was not insured, court hears
Melanie McKinney (36) of Rockfield Court, Magheralin, had six penalty points imposed last Thursday at Banbridge Magistrates Court, for permitting no insurance on April 28 thisyear.
She was also given a conditional discharge for six months.
The court heard police stopped a car at Scarva Road, Banbridge; it was being driven by a male and the defendant, who owned the car , was a passenger.
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Mr Gabriel Ingram, defending, said McKinney had been coming from thedoctor’s and felt unwell so her friend took over. She had been driving for 11years with no record.
Deputy District Judge, Laura Ievers, said she would take into account what was said
on behalf of the defendant.