People who failed to name drivers of speeding cars in County Durham

The cases were heard in Peterlee Magistrates' Court during the last week.

The registered owners of the vehicles were charged with speeding offences across the county.  The speeding offences against them were withdrawn, but they were charged with failing to provide the identity of the driver at the time of the alleged offences. 

Dale Mark Thirtle, 34, of Woodhorn Villas, Ashington, was charged with exceeding the 50mph limit on September 15, 2023 while driving a Mercedes on the A167 Hermitage to Plawsworth road.

The offence was withdrawn but he was charged with failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of the vehicle when required. The latter case was found proved under the Single Justice Procedure. He was ordered to pay a fine and costs of £1,014 and his licence endorsed with six points. 

Benja Lveas, 31 of Princes Road, Middlesbrough was charged with exceeding the 50 mph speed limit on September 15 2023 at A167 Hermitage to Plawsworth, Chester-le-Street while driving a Volkswagen.

The offence was withdrawn but he was charged with failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of the vehicle when required. The latter case was found proved under the Single Justice Procedure. He was ordered to pay a fine and costs of £1,014 and his licence endorsed with six points. 

David Weatherall, 34, of Sandford Close, Wingate, was charged with exceeding the 30 mph September 19, 2023 while driving  Renault on the C135, Wellfield Road, Wingate.

The offence was withdrawn but he was charged with failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of the vehicle when required. The latter case was found proved under the Single Justice Procedure. He was ordered to pay a fine and costs of £1,014 and his licence endorsed with six points. 

Leanne Adams, 39, of Bede Close, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, was charged with exceeding the 30 mph limit on September 18, 2023, while driving a Honda at High Etherley.

The offence was withdrawn but she was charged with failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of the vehicle when required. The latter case was found proved under the Single Justice Procedure. She was ordered to pay a fine and costs of £1,014 and her licence endorsed with six points. 

Lee Dinsdale, 44, of Brigham Grove Hull  Speeding - exceed 30 mph on restricted road - manned equipment On 15/09/23 at Burtree Lane Darlington while driving a Vauxhall

The offence was withdrawn but he was charged with failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of the vehicle when required. The latter case was found proved under the Single Justice Procedure. He was ordered to pay a fine and costs of £1,014 and his licence endorsed with six points. 

Dawn Campbell, 57, of Front Street, Leadgate, Consett, was charged with exceeding 30 mph on September 20, 2023. while driving a Skoda on the B6309 Watling Street.

The offence was withdrawn but she was charged with failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of the vehicle when required. The latter case was found proved under the Single Justice Procedure. She was ordered to pay a fine and costs of £1,014 and her licence endorsed with six points. 

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Jed Bodycott, of Nugent Street, Leicester, was charged with exceeding the 50 mph speed September 19, 2023, while driving a Mercedes on the A690 at West Rainton.

The offence was withdrawn but he was charged with failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of the vehicle when required. The latter case was found proved under the Single Justice Procedure. He was ordered to pay a fine and costs of £1,014 and his licence endorsed with six points.