Here is a round-up of those in our area who have been named and fined in magistrates’ courts during the week commencing June 7.

Daniel Gallant, 43, of Springfield Close, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth. On July 8, 2020, the defendant drove a vehicle on A412 Watford Road, West of Sycamore, at a speed exceeding the legal limit of 30 miles per hour. Fine, total costs: £100. Driving record also endorsed with four points.

Thirunavukarasu Sathiyaseelan, 53, of Avenue Rise, Bushey. On May 7, 2020, the defendant drove a car on B462 Aldenham Road at a speed exceeding the legal limit of 30 miles per hour. The speed recorded by means of Truvelo Laser Witness Lite was 44 miles per hour. Fine, total costs: £217. Driving record endorsed with three points.

Deborah Clark, 52, of Waterside, Kings Langley. On May 8, drove a motor vehicle on a road, namely Bedmond Lane, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in her breath, namely 90mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, exceeded the prescribed limit. Fine, total costs: £369. Also disqualified from driving for 23 months.

Michael Doody, 36, of Alexander Road, London Colney. On March 14, drove a motor vehicle on a road, namely Northfield Road, while disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence. Also used a vehicle when there was not in force in relation to that use such a policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party risk. Fine, total costs: £359. Driving licence also endorsed with points.

Tania Britton, 35, of Chapel Way, Abbots Langley. Between September 13, 2019 and October 10, 2019, the defendant having been required by or on behalf of the Chief Officer of Police for Hertfordshire, failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence. Fine, total costs: £836. Also disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for six months.

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