Teen banned from driving after speeding offence

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

A 19-year-old has been banned from driving for 56 days after being clocked at 49mph in a 20mph zone.

Tommy Edwards, 19, of Penrhyn Bay, has been banned from driving for 56 days after admitting a speeding offence. Police in an unmarked vehicle clocked him at 49mph in a 20mph zone on the B5111 near Amlwch on 17 September last year. He was driving a company Citroen Berlingo at the time.

Representing himself at Mold Magistrates Court on Monday, Edwards acknowledged he had no defence to the charge. When asked why he was travelling at more than double the speed limit, he said: 'I was simply caught off guard. I was in a national speed limit and didn't slow down in time.' He submitted a statement of mitigation and a workplace reference to the court.

The magistrates stated they had been 'left with no choice' given the speed recorded. Edwards must also pay a £355 fine, a £142 victim surcharge and £130 costs.

How it is being reported

• Teen banned from driving after police clocked him at more than double the speed limitTommy Edwards appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on MondayNorth Wales Chronicle · 19 Oct, 11:05
• Teen banned from driving after police clocked him at more than double the speed limitTommy Edwards appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on MondayNorth Wales Pioneer · 19 Oct, 10:31

In this story: Tommy Edwards · Mold Magistrates Court · Amlwch · Penrhyn Bay

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