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Burnopfield biker banned for six months over careless riding
Tristan Gott, 22, Burnopfield, pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court on Friday, April 10.
The court was told he was driving a red Yamaha XJ9 on Front Street, Dipton, when he failed to show due care and attention, on November 27, 2025.
Magistrates did not find grounds for “exceptional hardship”, meaning Gott was disqualified from driving for six months under the totting up of penalty points.
He also received three notional penalty points.
A fine of £156 was imposed, with £85 in costs to the Crown Prosecution Service and a £62 victim surcharge.
A collection order was made.
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