Pet dog emergency led to speeding incident Derry court told
A man who had an emergency regarding his dog was detected driving at 97mph in a 50mph zone Derry Magistrate's Court has heard.
Stephen Gallagher (37) of Dundrum Park in Derry appeared charged with the offence that occurred on April 22 this year.
He appeared before the Magistrate’s Court sitting in Derry on Monday.
The court heard that the defendant was detected driving at 97 miles per hour on the Clooney Road on April 22.
Defence solicitor Paddy MacDermott told the court that this was an emergency situation for the defendant in that he had received an urgent call about his dog.
District Judge Suzanne Rice said that the speed involved in this case was 'grossly offensive'.
The judge also said that anyone who was driving at that speed had put themselves as well as other road users at risk.
She disqualified Gallagher for one month and imposed a fine of £350.