File photo dated 3/12/2014 of a police officer holding a breathalyser. As many as 19% of motorists have driven the morning after a night of heavy drinking - even when they thought they might have been over the legal limit, according to a survey. PRESS
A drink driver who was more than three times over the legal limit, has been banned from the roads.
Andrea Louise Simpson, 52, of Springfort Cottages, Newton Reigny, Penrith, admitted drink driving when she appeared at Carlisle Magistrates' Court.
Simpson had been driving a Land Rover Freelander on Norfolk Road, Penrith, when the offence happened on June 28.
She had 118mcgs of alcohol in 100mls of breath. The legal limit is 35mcgs.
Simpson was banned from driving for 28 months. She must also complete a three-month alcohol treatment programme and adhere to an eight-week curfew, from 7pm to 7am.
She was ordered to pay £85 costs and a £95 surcharge to fund victim services.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel