Tractor Driver Caught Using Mobile Phone Gave False Name To Police

Published: 4:56 PM January 12, 2010 Updated: 11:25 AM November 1, 2020

A TRACTOR driver caught using a mobile phone while driving along Angel Drove in Ely gave a false name to police when stopped. Nathan Johnson, 23, gave his step-brother s details, but later admitted his true identity. Appearing before Ely magistrates on Th

A TRACTOR driver caught using a mobile phone while driving along Angel Drove in Ely gave a false name to police when stopped.

Nathan Johnson, 23, gave his step-brother's details, but later admitted his true identity.

Appearing before Ely magistrates on Thursday, Johnson, of Westwood Road, St Ives, admitted obstructing police, using a mobile phone when driving, and having no licence to drive the tractor.

He was fined a total of �170, three points were endorsed on his driving record and he must pay �85 costs and a �15 surcharge.