Lee Andew Kennedy from Danton Manor in Artigarvan was followed by police on the Dunhill Road on March 30.

When spoken to by police he said: “I put my hands up.”

Kennedy, who had no insurance for the vehicle he was driving at the time, said he was trying to get back to his child.

However, District Judge Eamon King told Kennedy he should know how important his licence is because he works as a motor mechanic.

“100 mph is too fast in any shape or stretch of the imagination,” he said.

Kennedy heard that if a badger had run out in front of him, while he was driving at that speed, the chances of his surviving an accident would have been slim.

“What use would you have been to your child?” Mr. King asked.

“No good,” replied Kennedy.

Fining him £400 for no insurance and speeding, and describing his behaviour as “totally irresponsible”, Mr. King added: “I hope you realise how important your licence is to you.”