56-year-old thought the van was covered by insurance
A Douglas man has been fined £1,150 after driving a borrowed van that was in a dangerous condition.
Fergal Patrick O'Connor, of Harris Terrace, also admitted driving with no licence or insurance during an appearance at Douglas Courthouse.
The 56-year-old was driving on Market Street, at 8.30am on 26 April, when officers stopped him using a stinger.
The van was wanted in connection with a separate offence.
O'Connor's advocate told the court he had thought the van was covered by his work insurance policy.
Fining him, and ordering him to pay £50 in prosecution costs, Deputy High Bailiff Rachael Braidwood told him: "It is important to check the policies rather than assume you are covered."
O'Connor’s driving licence was also endorsed with 11 penalty points.
'Possibly the most prolific drug dealer the island has seen' sentenced
Ramsey MHK resigns from departmental posts
Analysis: Could the next Budget leave you with more take-home pay?
Jail for mother who violently shook her infant son
Friday sailings in doubt