Motorist finally admits to being on the phone while driving

Simon Murphy, 39, of Old Laurel Gardens, Hindley, had initially denied the offence committed when at the wheel of an Audi A4 in George Street, Hindley, on June 7 last year.

But he later changed his plea to guilty.

There was then a pause in proceedings while magistrates decided whether there were any mitigating circumstances preventing a road ban.

Eventually though he received six points on his licence and was ordered to pay a £66 fine and £34 surcharge to victim services.