A driver has been handed a £1,575 fine and a three-year roads ban after he led police on a 70mph chase through Torry.
Liam Beattie, known as Moore, fled from police at 70mph in a blue Ford while overtaking numerous cars and causing other drivers to take evasive action.
The 27-year-old, who also didn’t have insurance, had “panicked” after seeing police, his defence agent told Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
Fiscal depute Ryan Diamond said the dad-of-two led police along Greyhope Road, Crombie Road, Mansefield Road, Victoria Road and Abbey Road at around 10pm on July 17 2020.
Chase was too dangerous for police
“A pursuit was commenced whereupon the accused’s vehicle was driven in excess of 70mph, overtaking numerous vehicles and causing them to take evasive action,” the fiscal said.
“On account of the nature of the driving, police were stood down.”
Moore pled guilty to dangerous driving and driving without insurance.
The spraypainter’s defence agent Charles Benzies said his client had “essentially panicked” on the night in question.
‘An entirely different person now’
Mr Benzies said: “He fully appreciates the consequences for both him and others put at risk by the nature of his driving.
“These offences were two years ago. He tells me he is an entirely different person now. He is responsible and had committed no further offences.”
Sheriff William Summers said it was “extraordinarily dangerous behaviour” and it was fortunate nobody was hurt due to his “excessive speeds”.
He handed Moore, of Victoria Road, Aberdeen, a 36-month roads ban and a £1,575 fine.
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