A man has been hit with a £800 court penalty for refusing the give police the name of a driver suspected of committing an offence
A MAN has been hit with a £800 court penalty for refusing to give police the name of a driver suspected of committing an offence.
Matthew McCall, 38, of Dog Rose Place, Holmes Chapel, was found guilty of the offence at Chester Magistrates Court on May 9.
A police officer had requested the name of the driver of a Ford vehicle on September 24, last year.
READ > Knutsford innovators wins High Sheriff of Cheshire Award for Enterprise
The motorist was alleged to have been guilty of a road traffic offence, the court heard.
McCall was fined £660 and ordered to pay £110 costs and £66 victim surcharge.
Magistrates also endorsed his driving licence with six points.
The defendant was given until June 6 to pay the court bill.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here