Harry Peter Appleford, 23, of Ringway Road, Park Street. On November 17, 2013, used threatening, abusive or insulting words. Fine, costs: £265.

Rizwan Afzal, 18, of Roland Street, St Albans. On June 7, 2013, drove in Hatfield Road, St Albans, while not wearing a seat belt. Fine, costs: £160.

Vincent Cantiello, 40, of Riverford Close, Harpenden. On September 7, 2013, assaulted a person by beating him; also, on same date, assaulted a second person by beating her; also, on same date, damaged windows of a taxi belonging to another. Community order made with supervision and unpaid work requirements. Compensation, costs: £940.

Mahboob Nisar, of Camp Road, St Albans. On June 14, 2013, failed to deliver up licence issued on receipt of debit card which was subsequently dishonoured. Fine, back duty, costs: £863.34.

The following were convicted of being those in whose names vehicles were registered when they did not meet the insurance requirements of the Road Traffic Act (fine plus costs in brackets): Gregory Jay Benson, 27, of Lambourn Gardens, Harpenden (£330).