A NEWCASTLE Emlyn driver caught speeding must pay nearly £500 and has had his licence endorsed.

Richard Mark Jones, of Station Road, Newcastle Emlyn, pleaded guilty under the single justice procedure at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court to driving a Mercedes ML320 at 52mph in a 30mph zone on the A484 at Rhos, Llandysul on September 27.

The 54-year-old motorist was fined £350, along with £85 costs and a £35 victim surcharge and his licence was endorsed with six penalty points.