A biker has been banned from the road for six months after sharing videos of his illegal riding on Instagram.
Callum Pepper, 19, from Pickering, was banned for six months for driving without due care and attention which included pulling wheelies, playing on his mobile phone whilst driving, and exceeding the speed limit.
Magistrates imposed the penalty on Wednesday (30 October) after an investigation by Traffic Constable Alyssa Upton.
It began after the officer saw videos posted on Instagram in May.
Pepper shared footage between 18 March and 8 May displaying the offences.
In one image, Pepper is holding the handlebars with one hand, whilst playing a game on his phone with his other hand. The tag line read “When playing clash of clans makes riding more fun”.
When interviewed, Pepper admitted the offences and accepted that his riding fell far below that of a careful and competent driver.
Pepper was disqualified at court from holding or obtaining a driver licence for six months, and fined £300. He also is required to pay costs of £110 and a victim surcharge of £120.
Traffic Constable Upton said: “Pepper is extremely lucky that has hasn’t injured himself or another person yet.
“He is still young and I hope this outcome will encourage him to drive within the limits of the law when he gets his licence back.”
