Conviction for teen caught speeding on the Mountain Road

Saturday, 11 August 2018 08:45

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

A teenager from Maughold will be sentenced next month after being caught speeding.

19-year-old Alexander William Foster, of Port E Vullen, was stopped by police on the Mountain Road on June 1st.

Officers from the Roads Policing Unit - who were stationed at Hillberry - recorded his Ford Fiesta travelling at 54mph in the 40 zone.

Foster admitted the offence via Coroner's Admission at Douglas Courthouse on Thursday.

The court heard he was subject to R-plate restrictions at the time of the incident.

Sentencing was adjourned until August 23rd.

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