Ian Matthew Robinson, 44, appeared at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on Thursday, November 7, 2024, after being found guilty of a speeding offence.

On June 14, 2024, he was recorded driving a Mercedes at a speed exceeding 70 miles per hour on the A66 Bowes Moor in Barnard Castle, County Durham.

Robinson was fined £975, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £390, and costs of £110. His driving record was endorsed with 6 points. Payment terms of £200 per month begin on December 5, 2024, with a total balance of £1,475.

Robert Slack (Victoria Street, Shildon, Durham)

Robert Slack, 46, appeared at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, where he pleaded guilty to a speeding offence.

On April 29, 2024, Slack was caught driving a Renault at a speed exceeding 70 miles per hour on the A1(M) between J61 Bowburn and J60 Bradbury.

He was fined £263, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £105, and costs of £90. His driving record was endorsed with 3 points. The total amount of £458 is to be paid by December 10, 2024.

Suhail Patel (James Street, Batley, Kirklees)

Suhail Patel, 27, appeared at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, where he pleaded guilty to a speeding offence.

On May 2, 2024, Patel was caught driving a Volkswagen at a speed exceeding 70 miles per hour on the A1(M) between J61 Bowburn and J60 Bradbury.

He was fined £257, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £102, and costs of £90. His driving record was endorsed with 6 points. The total amount of £449 is to be paid by December 10, 2024.

Craig Bannatyne (West View, Medomsley Edge, Consett, Durham)

Craig Bannatyne, 29, appeared at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, where he pleaded guilty to a speeding offence.

On April 29, 2024, he was recorded driving an Alfa Romeo at a speed exceeding 70 miles per hour on the A1(M) between J59 Aycliffe and J60 Bradbury.

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Bannatyne was fined £123, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £49 and costs of £90.

His driving record was endorsed with 3 points. The total amount of £262 is to be paid by December 10, 2024. An additional charge for failing to provide driver identification was withdrawn.

Jalal Younisi (Clover Court, Heighington Village, Newton Aycliffe)

Jalal Younisi, 48, was found guilty at Durham Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, for speeding on April 29, 2024.

Younisi was recorded driving an Audi at a speed exceeding 30 miles per hour on West Auckland Road in Shildon, County Durham.

He was fined £220, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £88, and costs of £90. His driving record was endorsed with 3 points. The total amount of £398 is to be paid by December 10, 2024.