Louis Jouault had been trying to overtake the vehicle in front of him on Route de la Haule.

The incident happened at 14:00 on 20 July. 

St. Brelade Centenier Amanda Wright told the Magistrate’s Court that Jouault had pulled out of his lane in order to overtake the car in front but found there was a cyclist in front of it and no space for him.

He was unable to pull back into his own lane and had to continue on the wrong side – driving on the right past a traffic island that bore a large ‘Keep left’ sign.

Jouault said: “I’m sorry. The traffic was moving very slowly and I was late for a doctor’s appointment.”

No one was injured in the incident.

He was fined £800 for careless driving.