A ROMSEY man has been given eight penalty points for a series of motoring offences.

Abraham Hilden, of Scallows Lane, was caught on Thursday, November 2 at Harbour Parade in Southampton.

Hilden, 21, was found to be driving without insurance in a vehicle he wasn't authorised to drive. He also had a fake number plate.

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Hilden pleaded guilty to the offences on Thursday, November 23 at West Hampshire Magistrates Court.

For driving without insurance in a vehicle he wasn't authorised to drive, Hilden was hit with eight penalty points. The limit before a ban is 12 points. He must also pay a fine of £276.

For using a fake number plate, Hilden has to pay a fine of £276, costs of £85 and a surcharge of £221.

The fake number plate will also be destroyed. All the fines must be paid by Friday, December 22.