Driver nearly caused collision

A van driver who nearly caused a collision with a cyclist was fined £75 last Wednesday at Craigavon Magistrates Court for driving without due care and attention.
Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom, law and justice concept.Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom, law and justice concept.
Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom, law and justice concept.

Ward Green, Carnbane Road, Lisburn, was also given three points and ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy.

The court heard that on August 1 this year the injured party attended at Lisburn police station and made a complaint.

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He said he had been cycling on the Newforge Road in Magheralin and intended to turn right, putting his right arm out and moving into the middle of the road.

A van overtook and almost caused a collision with the injured party and another cyclist.

Cycle helmet footage showed the incident as the van went to overtake and caused the injured party to swerve.

A defence solicitor said his client accepted his driving fell below the accepted standards.