A CAPEL Hendre driver has appeared in court to make a statutory declaration following conviction for speeding and failing to give information relating to the identity of a driver.

Roland Kreislers , of Nant Arw, pleaded guilty at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court to speeding on the A478 at Ponthenri, Llanelli, on January 20. He was recorded driving Punto Evo at 38mph in a 30mph zone.

The charge of failing to identify the driver of a vehicle alleged to have committed an offence was withdrawn by the court.

The 65-year-old was fined £40 with £85 prosecution costs and a £32 victim surcharge. Three penalty points were added to his licence.