A CARELESS quadbike rider has been hit with three penalty points after being hauled before the court. 

Mark Phillips, 41, of Church Lane in Newcastle Emlyn, was charged with riding on a public road without due care and attention.

Phillips was riding the quadbike along the A484 at Llechryd on January 27, Llanelli Magistrates’ Court heard.

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He admitted the charge on August 23.

Phillips was fined £40, and was ordered to pay £110 in costs and a £16 surcharge, alongside his penalty points.