Banned motorist facing dangerous driving charges remanded into custody Police said a stinger device was deployed during attempts to bring his car to a halt 10 December, 2020 15:00 A BANNED motorist allegedly drove at over 90mph as police pursued him in Belfast, a court heard today. Martin Maughan (46) mounted pavements, crossed into oncoming traffic and headed on the hard shoulder of the M1, it was claimed. Police said a stinger device was deployed during attempts to bring his car to a halt yesterday afternoon. Maughan, of Ross Rise in the city, appeared at Belfast Magistrates' Court on a total of five charges.