Sheffield learner-driver banned for drink-driving

A learner-driver has been banned from the road after he was caught drink-driving.
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Sheffield Magistrates’ Court heard on March 19 how Daniel Gordon, 19, of Badger Road, Sheffield, was seen by police driving a VW Golf on Eastbank Road, Sheffield, and checks showed the vehicle had no valid insurance.

Robert Coyne, prosecuting, said: “Police signalled for the car to stop but it continued.”

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Mr Coyne added that the car was seen bouncing off the kerb and once it had stopped police discovered Gordon was a learner driver with only a provisional driving licence.

Police caught a learner-driver over the alcohol drink-drive limit in Sheffield.Police caught a learner-driver over the alcohol drink-drive limit in Sheffield.
Police caught a learner-driver over the alcohol drink-drive limit in Sheffield.

Gordon pleaded guilty to exceeding the alcohol drink-drive limit, driving without insurance and without a full licence after the incident on February 9.

He told the court he regretted his actions and that he had been on a learner's policy but the insurance was cancelled.

Gordon was fined £240 and must pay a £32 victim surcharge. He was banned from driving for 12 months.