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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Unlicensed driver has "no real explanation" for speeding at 70mph in 30 zone
An Isle of Wight man who drove at 70mph in a 30mph zone in front of a police car, whilst not holding a full driving licence, has been banned from driving for 50 days. Jarek Kubacki, 33, of Wilton Road in Shanklin, appeared before the IW Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, July 29, where he was sentenced for speeding and driving without a licence. Prosecutor Lauren McConnell told the court that on January 17, 2024, at around 8.30pm, police officers spotted Kubacki driving a Volkswagen Golf and followed the vehicle from Newport to Shanklin. On Sandown Road in Lake, officers recorded Kubacki travelling at 70mph in a 30mph zone, Mrs McConnell said. Recommended reading: Island man caught with cannabis in a tub already owed court over £650 Ex-Island man accused of ramming takeaway assistant's car Checks later revealed that Kubacki held only a provisional licence and was not authorised to be driving unaccompanied. Michael McGoldrick, defending, said there was a significant delay in the case reaching court – 18 months – as it initially proceeded through the single justice procedure before being escalated to an in-person hearing for sentencing. Mr McGoldrick told the court Kubacki was 'surprised' to learn he was clocked at 70mph, but is "incredibly apologetic". He admitted there was 'no real explanation' for his client's excessive speed. Kubacki has since booked his driving theory test, ahead of an anticipated disqualification, Mr McGoldrick said. Magistrates handed Kubacki a 50-day driving ban and ordered him to pay a £350 fine, £140 surcharge fee and £85 in court costs.
Yahoo
27-07-2025
- Yahoo
Driver caught with provisional licence that expired 41 years ago
Police seized a vehicle after discovering the driver had been using a provisional licence that expired decades ago, while conducting safety checks in Nelson and Blackburn. During the checks, 12 motorists were given tickets for not wearing seat belts. One was given a ticket for having illegally tinted windows, allowing only 28 per cent of light through. Legally, the front windscreen must let at least 75 per cent of light through and the front side windows must let at least 70 per cent of light through. The driver was adamant they were legal but a police device, that checks window tint levels, said otherwise. One vehicle was also seized due to the driver having an expired provisional licence. It expired more than 41 years ago. A police spokesperson said: 'Sergeant Dave, Rob and myself conducted a couple road safety checkpoints in Nelson then Blackburn. '12 motorists were given tickets for not wearing seat belts. 'One was given a ticket for illegally tinted windows, allowing only 28 per cent of light through. The driver was adamant that they were legal, our approved device says otherwise. 'Lastly, one vehicle was seized under S.165 of the Road Traffic Act due to the driver having an expired provisional licence. It expired over 41 years ago.'
