3 Penalty Points for Driver Caught Doing 98mph in a 70mph Zone

This driver was captured driving at a speed of 98mph in a 70mph zone. Written representations were made to the Court by Millicent Dooher, whereupon the Court imposed 3 penalty points and a fine for this speed. The usual guidelines for this offence suggest 4-6 penalty points or a 7–28-day disqualification.

The imposition of 3 penalty points meant that the driver did not become close to being a totter, nor did he have to have any period of disqualification for the speeding offence.