Menu
29/07/2015
Ban For Mother Caught Drunk Driving With Her Children
A 32-year-old woman has been banned from driving for two years after she was caught more than three times the legal limit with her two young children in the car.
Sarah Pickering, of Redfearn Mews, Harrogate was stopped on Leadhall Lane in Harrogate on 03 July. She then provided a sample of 109mg per 100ml of breath, more than three times the legal limit.
Pleading guilty at Harrogate Magistrates' Court, in addition to the ban, she received a £150 fine and was ordered to pay £85 court costs and £60 victims surcharge.
Traffic Constable David Minto of the Roads Policing Team said: "Drink driving in itself is a dangerous and potentially lethal thing to do, but to do so with two young children in the car is utterly irresponsible - the consequences could have been catastrophic. Luckily officers were there in time to arrest her and prevent anything dreadful from happening to the children or to other road users."
(MH)
Sarah Pickering, of Redfearn Mews, Harrogate was stopped on Leadhall Lane in Harrogate on 03 July. She then provided a sample of 109mg per 100ml of breath, more than three times the legal limit.
Pleading guilty at Harrogate Magistrates' Court, in addition to the ban, she received a £150 fine and was ordered to pay £85 court costs and £60 victims surcharge.
Traffic Constable David Minto of the Roads Policing Team said: "Drink driving in itself is a dangerous and potentially lethal thing to do, but to do so with two young children in the car is utterly irresponsible - the consequences could have been catastrophic. Luckily officers were there in time to arrest her and prevent anything dreadful from happening to the children or to other road users."
(MH)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 February 2014
Banned Teacher Loses Legal Challenge Against Michael Gove
A teacher who claimed he was banned from teaching for life because he is a British National Party (BNP) activist has lost a legal challenge over the band. 44-year-old Adam Walker was given a suspended sentence for verbally abusing three boys and dangerous driving and was subsequently struck off the teaching register for life.
Banned Teacher Loses Legal Challenge Against Michael Gove
A teacher who claimed he was banned from teaching for life because he is a British National Party (BNP) activist has lost a legal challenge over the band. 44-year-old Adam Walker was given a suspended sentence for verbally abusing three boys and dangerous driving and was subsequently struck off the teaching register for life.
01 December 2006
Government launches Christmas drink-drive crackdown
As Britain prepares for the festive season, the government has launched the annual THINK! drink drive campaign, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
Government launches Christmas drink-drive crackdown
As Britain prepares for the festive season, the government has launched the annual THINK! drink drive campaign, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
27 November 2003
EastEnders star banned for driving over legal limit
One of the UK's most high-profile TV soaps stars, Karen Wallace, who plays Kat Slater in EastEnders, has received a driving ban for driving over the legal alcohol limit.
EastEnders star banned for driving over legal limit
One of the UK's most high-profile TV soaps stars, Karen Wallace, who plays Kat Slater in EastEnders, has received a driving ban for driving over the legal alcohol limit.
23 January 2015
Corrie Actress Admits Drink-Driving
Coronation Street actress Barbara Knox admitted to drink-driving on 10 March last year and has been banned from driving for a year. The 81-year-old actress, who plays Rita Tanner in the soap, pleaded guilty to the charge following an incident in Knutsford, Chesire.
Corrie Actress Admits Drink-Driving
Coronation Street actress Barbara Knox admitted to drink-driving on 10 March last year and has been banned from driving for a year. The 81-year-old actress, who plays Rita Tanner in the soap, pleaded guilty to the charge following an incident in Knutsford, Chesire.
21 September 2010
'Ban Young From Night Driving' Says Report
While new research has claimed that banning newly qualified young drivers from night time motoring - or drinking any alcohol or even carrying passengers of a similar age - would save lives, not everyone is in agreement. Edmund King, President of the AA, said there were already tough measures in place to protect young drivers.
'Ban Young From Night Driving' Says Report
While new research has claimed that banning newly qualified young drivers from night time motoring - or drinking any alcohol or even carrying passengers of a similar age - would save lives, not everyone is in agreement. Edmund King, President of the AA, said there were already tough measures in place to protect young drivers.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
