Loughgiel man fined £100
Nicholas McMullan of Lough Road, Loughgiel pleaded guilty to a charge of using a vehicle “whereby the purpose for which it was used was such that use of the vehicle involved a danger of injury to any person”.
The case was up before North Antrim Magistrates Court on Friday.
McMullan was detected on 24 November 2009.
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Hide AdA prosecutor said the vehicle was 48.5% heavier than the legal limit for its class when stopped.
She said this would have affected the brakes, suspension, chassis, tyres and steering.
A defence solicitor said their client had a clear record previously.
McMullan was fined 100, court costs of 19 and had his licence endorsed with three penalty points.