Singing star Nathan Carter fined for speeding 

Judge also imposed six penalty points on Carter's licence

Nathan Carter was caught driving 90mph in a 60mph zone.

Country singing star Nathan Carter has been fined to the tune of £250 (€289) by a Northern Ireland court and given penalty points for speeding.

Carter, 33, of Cloonatrig Road, Bellenaleck, did not appear at Enniskillen Magistrates Court but issued a plea of guilty via his solicitor to driving with excess speed.

The court heard a police mobile patrol in Bellanaleck spotted a grey Peugeot car travelling at great speed on Derrylin Road towards Enniskillen.

Police drove after the vehicle and recorded it being driven at a speed of 90mph in a 60mph zone.

Officers stopped the vehicle and Carter co-operated fully.

The defence solicitor told the court his client had a completely clear record and on the day “his speed crept up inadvertently”.

They 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.” 

Along with the fine, the judge imposed six penalty points on Carter’s driving licence.