Man caught driving without a proper licence, fined

Monday, 7 June 2021 07:47

By Jason Roberts - Court Reporter

A man caught driving without a proper licence has been fined.

Bernard Mensah of Wesley Terrace in Douglas appeared before magistrates at Douglas Courthouse.

The 30 year old admitted a single count of not having a driving licence on Shore Road in Gansey on September 22 last year.

Prosecutor Rebecca Cubbon told the hearing Mensah was stopped by police at around 3.15pm and only had a provisional licence.

Magistrates fined him £200 and imposed two penalty points on his licence as well as ordering him to pay £50 costs.

More from Isle of Man News

Tin bath race entries open!

Entries are open for one of the Island's most unusual sporting events.
Make our staff grate again, says charity!

An Island animal charity is asking people not to feed treats directly to its residents.
DEFA planning upgrades to Archallagan after timber harvesting

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says timber harvesting at an Island plantation will continue for the next three months.
Castletown commissioners disavow Market Square reopening

Castletown commissioners say they won't be responsible for any incidents should the government reopen the town square.
Bad weather delays TT roadworks

Two sets of roadworks near the TT course have been rescheduled by the Department of Infrastructure.
MHK asks about government's MOT progress

Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says MOTs aren't being considered by the government.
New dog byelaws for Jurby?

Jurby Commissioners say they want your opinions on new byelaws about dogs in the parish.
Half of entrepreneur immigrants turned down, says department

The Department for Enterprise says almost half of business immigrants asking for its backing are turned down.