Derry motorcyclist facing no insurance and licence charges banned from bikes


Court told police have seized the defendant's motorcycle on two occasions
A man who a judge said had seemingly 'decided to ignore the rules of the road' has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court today.
Martin Duddy (30) of Marianus Park in Derry appeared charged with breaching his bail on September 9.
He was also charged with driving a motorcycle on that date without a driving licence, no insurance and failing to stop for a police officer on Creggan Road on the same date.
A police officer connected the accused to the charges and the court heard that the defendant had no record but had been before the court in July for a similar incident.
The court was told that the bike in question had been seized by police on two occasions.
Deputy District Judge Brian Archer said he would release Duddy on bail with stringent conditions.
Duddy was granted bail on condition he does not drive any vehicle and only travels in a car as a rear sear passenger.
He is also not allowed to drive on a motorcycle at all.
Judge Archer told the defendant he had done so well to reach his age with no record but he had to abide by his conditions.
Duddy will appear again on September 16.