Motorist ordered to pay £1,056 after failing to identify driver in County Durham

Peterborough motorist Tarisai Taruvinga has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 and given six penalty points after failing to identify the driver…

Motorist ordered to pay £1,056 after failing to identify driver in County Durham

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A motorist has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 and handed six penalty points after failing to identify the driver of a vehicle linked to an alleged road traffic offence in County Durham.

The case against Tarisai Taruvinga, of Whittlesey, Peterborough, was heard at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court on August 20.

The 37-year-old failed to provide police with information about the person driving a Vauxhall when requested by Durham Constabulary.

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The court imposed a fine of £660. Taruvinga was also ordered to pay £130 in costs and a £266 victim services surcharge, bringing the total to £1,056.

Taruvinga’s driving record was endorsed with six penalty points.

A collection order was made so that payments are to be made in £50 monthly instalments.