Driver to contest traffic ticket in Castries Traffic Court

A Babonneau motorist, Hildreth Murray Lewis, is set to face trial after contesting a traffic charge issued in July 2025. Lewis was pulled over by Officer #932 Lubin while driving his BMW X1 (registration P8871) along the John Compton Highway. He was cited for allegedly contravening the driving code, an offense that carries a $200 fine. During a hearing at the Castries Traffic Court on October 13, 2025, Lewis expressed his intent to challenge the charge, asserting that it was ‘not called for.’ Magistrate Bertlyn Reynolds cautioned Lewis that if the officer’s actions are deemed justified, he could face either an increased fine payable immediately or a custodial sentence. The case has been adjourned to November 26, 2025, for trial.