A TEENAGER motorist has been hit with a fine and licence points after being caught driving without a valid licence and insurance.

Bryce Thornhill, of Thornwood, Colchester, was caught driving in Magdalen Street without a valid licence in January. He was also not insured on the vehicle at the time.

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Colchester Magistrates' Court heard that he drove a car without displaying "L" plates to the front and rear or supervised by a qualified driver.

The 18-year-old admitted the charge, and was fined £120 and given eight licence points.