Provisional driver Lee Harrod had false number plates in Marshland St James while ‘trying to find work’

An 18-year-old who does not have a driving licence was seen by the police speeding in a car with fraudulent number plates.

On Thursday, Lynn Magistrates’ Court heard that Lee Harrod was spotted driving a Ford Focus above the speed limit on June 12 by police officers in Marshland St James.

Harrod was pulled over, and further checks revealed that the car had incorrect number plates - and that Harrod was driving without a full licence.

In court, Harrod pleaded guilty to both offences.

Prosecutor Asif Akram said that Harrod was arrested at the scene.

In mitigation, Stuart Cooper said that Harrod was driving the car because he was “trying to do something positive with his life”.

“He was wearing a high vis jacket and work boots. This is not a young man on a jolly, he was trying to find work,” the solicitor said.

“He has struggled to find roofing work. He purchased the car and had intentions of driving it legitimately.”

The solicitor added: “He has struggled with his theory test due to literacy difficulties.

“He was trying to do something positive with his life.”

Harrod, of Brington Road in Huntingdon, had six penalty points added to his licence.

He was also fined £120, and was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £48 and court costs of £40.