A 48-year-old biker from Douglas has admitted dangerous driving.

Kevin Gordon Snoad, of Willaston Crescent, had previously pleaded not guilty to the offence but changed his plea to guilty on the day his trial was due to take place.

A second charge, of failing to stop for police, was withdrawn by the prosecution in light of the guilty plea.

He will be sentenced on February 23 after a probation report has been completed.

Prosecuting advocate Rachael Braidwood told the court that Snoad was riding a Honda Fireblade at Glencrutchery Road in Douglas on July 13 at 6pm when police saw him.

As he approached St Ninian’s traffic lights he was said to be overtaking stationary traffic which caused oncoming traffic to swerve.

He turned onto Ballanard Road and police followed with their lights illuminated.

Snoad was said to have turned and looked at police but then sped up, overtaking several vehicles and heading onto Barrule Road.

Police stopped following but noted his registration and later called at his home.

The bike was found under a tarpaulin on a drive at the address.

Snoad was arrested and when interviewed answered ’no comment’ to all questions.

The court heard that he has a conviction for dangerous driving in 2010.

Defence advocate Peter Taylor asked for a probation report to be completed before sentencing which he said would also allow his client time to gather references.

High Bailiff Jayne Hughes ordered that the report consider all options, including custody and accepted summary court jurisdiction for sentencing.

Bail was granted in the sum of £500 with conditions to reside at his home address, contact probation, and not leave the island without court consent.