A PENRHIWLLAN motorist has been hit with a £440 fine for speeding.

Richard Charles Jukes, aged 50, had the case against him proved under the single justice procedure at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court for driving a Mitsubishi Mirage at 87mph in a 60mph zone on the single carriageway A483 at Esgair Dafydd, Llandovery, on July 13.

As well as the £440 fine, Jukes had to pay £85 costs and £44 victim surcharge. His driving licence was also endorsed with five penalty points.