Nine motorists have been named and fined in court after being caught speeding in County Durham and Darlington.

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

Bryan Hazell, 76, of Frazer Road, Consett, was caught exceeding 30 mph speed limit on August 29, 2023, while driving a Mercedes on the B6308 Medomsley Road.

The case was found proved and he was ordered to pay a fine and costs of £206. Driving record endorsed with 3 points.

Brian Campbell, 37, of Regent Court, Gateshead, was caught exceeding 30 mph limit on August 4 2023 while driving a Seat on the B6532 Edmondsley Lane, Daisy Hill.

He pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay a fine and costs of £146. Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 6 months due to repeat offending. Driving record endorsed with 3 penalty points.

Craig Davidson, 50, of Auckland Terrace, Shildon, was caught exceeding 30 mph on September 18 2023 while driving a Vauxhall on the C35 West Auckland Road

He pleaded guilty and his driving record was endorsed with 4 points.

Cameron Dodd, 30, of Laurel Avenue, Durham, was caught exceeding 30 mph limit on October 1 2023 while driving a Skoda on the B1283 Sherburn West.

The case was found proved and he was ordered to pay a fine and costs of £1,014.  Driving record endorsed with 6 points.

Michael James Green, 40, of Leeholme Road, Leeholme, Bishop Auckland, was caught exceeding the 30 mph limit on September 17 while driving a Mini on the B6288 North Road, Spennymoor.

The case was found proved and he was ordered to pay a fine and costs of £398. Driving record endorsed with 3 points.

John Ward, 63,  of Melland Street, Darlington, was caught exceeding 30 mph on September 13 2023 while driving a Volkswagen on Thompson Street East, Darlington.

He pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay a fine and costs of £294. Driving record endorsed with 3 points.

Shaun Wales, 34, of Derwent Mews, Blackhill, Consett, was caught exceeding 30 mph limit on September 16 2023 while driving a Honda on the A692 (Nr. B6311 Flint Hill Bank) in Dipton.

He pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay a fine and costs of £202. Driving record endorsed with 5 points.

Elliot Woods, 30, of Linnet Way, Easington Lane,  was caught exceeding 30 mph speed limit on September 15 2023 while driving a Vauxhall on the B1284 Lumley New Road Woodstone Village.

He pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay and fine and costs of £322. Driving record endorsed with 3 points.

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Jack McDonnell, 27, of Greystones, Daisy Hill, Sacriston, was caught exceeding 30 mph on B6532 Edmondsley Lane, Daisy Hill while driving Peugeot on September 13, 2023.

The case was found proved and he was ordered to pay a fine and costs £398.  Licence endorsed with 3 points.