A VAN driver has been in court after being caught on camera overtaking a cyclist in an unsafe manner near Broad Haven.

Richard Heppenstall, 61, of Pegler Street in Brynhyfryd, Swansea, was driving from Broad Haven towards Leys Lane in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van on May 25.

A cyclist was also travelling in the same direction along the narrow single track road. 

Heppenstall overtook the cyclist “in close proximity” and “at an unsafe distance”.

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The incident was caught on the cyclist’s GoPro camera.

The court heard that the defendant’s driving fell below that of a careful and competent driver and he was driving without due care and attention.

Heppenstall admitted careless driving at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on December 20.

He was fined £146, and had to pay £110 in costs and a £58 surcharge. He also had three points added to his licence.