Nathan Carter fined for driving 90mph in 60mph zone

The court was told Nathan Carter admitted his guilt at the scene

Country singer Nathan Carter has been fined and given six penalty points after being caught driving 30mph over the speed limit.

The 33-year-old, with an address in Bellanaleck, County Fermanagh, committed the offence on 29 July.

He did not appear before Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday, however, a defence solicitor entered a guilty plea on Carter's behalf.

A judge expressed concern over the excess speed reached by the singer.

The court was told that police on mobile patrol in the Ballanaleck area noted the excess speed of a grey Peugeot travelling towards Enniskillen.

Officers remained behind the vehicle for just over a mile and noted it had a steady speed of 90mph, on a road limited to 60mph.

When stopped and cautioned, Carter, who was born in Liverpool, admitted his guilt and cooperated fully with police, the court heard.

The matter could not be dealt with by a fixed penalty notice as the excess speed was too high over the discretionary threshold, and so was reported for prosecution at court.

'Guilt was accepted'

The defence informed the court Carter has a completely clear record and on the day in question: "His speed crept up inadvertently".

The solicitor added: "Thankfully no-one was inconvenienced and there was no accident or incident.

"He immediately accepted his guilt to police without a hint of excuse."

District Judge Alana McSorley said: "The court is concerned by the high speed, however, in light of how the defendant has met this offence I will keep this to penalty points."

She imposed a fine of £250 along with six penalty points