A MOTORIST has been fined after driving alone while only holding a provisional licence.

When Tony Gill was caught by the police driving a Vauxhall Astra in St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, officers noticed he also did not have any car insurance.

The 39-year-old admitted the offence, which took place on November 22 of last year, at Basildon Magistrates’ Court.

Gill, of Ansell Close, Hadleigh, was ordered to pay £244 in a fine, surcharge and court costs.

His driving record was also endorsed with six points.

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