THESE two drivers have had their cases heard in court recently for motoring offences.
The Cardigan residents were charged with speeding and using a motor vehicle with a tyre where the ply or cord was exposed.
Their cases were heard at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on October 2.
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Here’s a round-up of their cases.
WILLIAM NICKSON, 48, of Croes Y Llan Lle in Llangoedmor, Cardigan, was fined after being caught speeding.
Nickson was clocked by a manned speed camera doing 43mph on the A484 at Saron – a 30mph limit – on March 13.
He pleaded guilty, and was fined £80. Nickson was also ordered to pay £90 in costs and a £32 surcharge, and had four points added to his licence.
CHRISTINE ALLEN, 42, of Awel Yr Afon in Cardigan, was caught driving with a damaged tyre.
Allen was accused of having the ply or cord exposed in the front nearside tyre of her Vauxhall Astra at Tesco on Aberystwyth Road on March 3.
The offence was proved using the single justice procedure.
Allen was fined £220, and must pay £90 in costs and an £88 surcharge. She was also hit with three penalty points.
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