A HOTHAM Heights man pleaded for leniency from a local Magistrate following the “embarrassment” of being caught speeding 18km/h over the speed limit in Freeburgh with his son as passenger.

The 52-year-old appeared in Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court two weeks ago showing strong remorse for his first-time offence.

The court heard the Hotham Heights man was travelling 98km/h in an 80km/h zone along the Great Alpine Road on Christmas Eve last year, telling police he didn’t see the change of speed limit.

He was given a $395 speeding ticket.

Representing himself in court, the Hotham Heights man pleaded for further leniency for his offending.

“My young son was in the car so I thought that was embarrassment enough for me,” he said.

Magistrate Peter Dunn placed the driver on a three-month good behaviour bond, but the three demerit points would still stand.

“The reality is good people can sometimes do things they shouldn’t,” he said.