Ulster player drove at 100mph
Samuel Thompson (19), Drumnabreeze Road, Donaghacloney, admitted an excess speed charge last Thursday at Banbridge Magistrates Court.
He was fined £250, ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy and given five penalty points.
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Hide AdThe court heard that at 11.55am on February 4 this year he was detected driving at 100mph on a 60mph zone on the A1 carriageway near Banbridge.
He told police: “I’m in a rush to the airport. It is career ending if I don’t make it.”
A solicitor representing Thompson said he was a student at Queens.
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Hide AdThe solicitor said his client was very sorry and asked the judge to give him credit for his plea. He said the defendant’s licence was essential.
District Judge, Mr Paul Copeland, said this was a ‘piece of irresponsible driving’. However, he added, the defendant was a young man of exemplary character and background and impressive references were advanced on his behalf.
Judge Copeland said he would stay his hand at disqualifying Thompson.