A MAN helped police with their IT problems after being pulled over for driving whilst disqualified, a court heard.

Daniel Wisniewski, aged 30 and of Cestrian Street in Connah's Quay, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

He admitted having driven a vehicle on October 16 without insurance and whilst disqualified.

Nicola Williams, prosecuting, told the court officers saw a Nissan Almera being driven on Cestrian Street and had cause to stop it.

They found Wisniewski driving and when checking his details, they found he was subject to an ongoing driving ban - which was due to expire just two days later.

He confirmed he'd only bought the car two days before the incident and had believed he was allowed to drive again.

Bethan Jones, defending, said Wisniewski was "possibly the most unlucky defendant" as the person he'd bought his new car from was also disqualified, which is what flagged it up to police in the first place.

He believed he could drive again because he had misunderstood a letter from the DVLA, the court heard.

Ms Jones said: "This man has been living and working in the UK since 2007 and he has a degree in computer science.

"When stopped he cooperated fully.

"The officer showed him the disqualification notice and such was his cooperation that the officer had technical difficulties with a tablet at the roadside.

"Because of his qualifications he was able to help the police by putting matters right with the connectivity, helping to prosecute him.

Kimberly Caruana, chair of the magistrates, said: "I think you fully understand now that you must not drive until you have a license in your hand."

She handed Wisniewski a fine of £200 for driving whilst disqualified and a further fine of £120 for having no insurance.

Wisniewski must also pay costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £34. He also received a driving disqualification of six months.

Ms Caruana added: "If you still have the vehicle it's probably in your interest to sell it and get some of these fines paid off."