South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court
A MOTORIST has received three points on his driving licence and a fine after driving over the speed limit.
Ronald Armstrong, of Bywell House Cottages, Stocksfield, pleaded guilty to the offence at North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
The court heard how the 54-year-old drove on the A167 Ponteland Road on between A191 Etal Lane roundabout on March 16 at a speed exceeding 30 miles per hour.
The court heard how the speed limit was signified by street lighting placed at less than 200 yard intervals.
He was fined £40 and ordered to pay £85 costs.
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