A teenage driver who was caught speeding the day after he passed his test has been fined £200.
Lucas Timothy Venables was clocked by police as he drove his Ford Cougar at 44mph in a 30mph zone on November 13, on the A3 Main Road in Lower Foxdale.
Magistrates also extended the 17-year-old’s R plate period by 12 months and endorsed his licence with four points.
In court, Venables, who lives at Ballatessan Meadow in Peel, was represented by advocate Michael Jelski.
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Mr Jelski said that his client had been driving downhill and had not appreciated he was exceeding the speed limit.
Magistrates also ordered the defendant to pay £50 prosecution costs.
He will pay by the end of March.