Round-up of motorists sentenced for drink and drug driving in February

Barrow driver 'put the lives of others at risk' during police chase A MAN has told a court 'he panicked' when being pursued by road traffic officers in a high speed police chase around the streets of Barrow. Thomas Barbour, of Lancaster Street, Barrow, 'deliberately ignored the rules of the road' whilst putting 'the lives of other motorists and pedestrian at risk', South Cumbria Magistrates' Court heard.

Staggering footage of Barrow high-speed police chase THIS is the shocking dashcam footage of a high-speed police chase through Barrow - forcing motorists to take evasive action after the driver 'deliberately ignored the rules of the road'. Prosecutor Lee Dacre said it was 'pure luck' that no one was seriously hurt.

JAILED: Carlisle teacher killed couple on A66 after blacking out A FORMER primary school teacher 'should not have been driving' when he killed a retired husband and wife after he 'blacked out' on the A66, a court heard. David Peter Henderson was jailed at Preston Crown Court on February 17 after admitting two counts of causing death by dangerous driving.

Drink drive Walney woman banned after crashing car A WOMAN deliberately crashed her car whilst over the legal alcohol limit has been banned from driving for over three years. Lindsey Wright, of South End Caravan Park on Walney, pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to drink driving at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on February 6.

Walney man made 'foolish mistake' to drive after drinking with friends A MAN made the 'foolish decision' to drive home after drinking with friends on the anniversary of his father's birthday, a court heard. Fraser Broadhead, of Southampton Street, Walney, pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle with alcohol above the legal limit at the first opportunity at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on February 6.

Barrow thug assaulted police officer after he was caught drink driving A MAN who punched a police officer after being pulled over for drink driving on Boxing Day has been sentenced. Police body worn camera footage played at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court showed PC Scott calling for backup after Darren Singleton, of Sowerby Avenue, Barrow, punches his left eye at 4:25pm last year.

Barrow man caught driving just days after he was disqualified A MAN has been sentenced after he was caught driving just three days after he was banned. Mark Dodds, of Piel View Grove, Barrow, pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified and being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst above the legal alcohol limit.

A591: Windermere man caught driving whilst over four times drug limit A MAN has been banned after he was caught drug driving whilst over four times a legal 'zero tolerance' limit. Ceulan Neal, of Princess Street, Windermere, was stopped by road traffic officers whilst driving his Renault Megan on the A591 towards Windermere at Bannerigg on July 21 last year.

Barrow motorist sentenced after causing serious injury to moped driver A MOTORIST required a man driving a moped to undergo surgery following a 'momentary lapse of concentration', a court heard. Joseph Shaw-McGreggor, of West View Road, Barrow, admitted causing serious injury by careless/inconsiderate driving at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on February 12.

A590: Man lost job after driving with false number plate A MAN lost his job as a vulnerable support worker after making a 'foolish and stupid decision' when driving with a false registration plate, a court heard. Owolabi Oderinde, 31, pleaded guilty to fraudulently using a false driving registration plate and failing to co-operate with a roadside DrugWipe test at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on February 10.

Walney businessman avoids ban for being drunk in charge of vehicle A BUSINESS owner has avoided a driving disqualification after he was caught over the legal alcohol limit whilst in charge of his vehicle. Michael Elliot, 35, of Blackbutts Lane on Walney, had been out drinking with friends on the evening of January 11 last month when he drove to his partner's home around 00:30 am, South Cumbria Magistrates' Court heard.

References

1. ^ Driver, 22, involved in high-speed police chase 'put the lives of others at risk' (www.nwemail.co.uk)
2. ^ WATCH: Staggering dashcam footage shows driver 'putting lives at risk' during chase (www.nwemail.co.uk)
3. ^ Jailed: Ex-primary school teacher 'deceived' DVLA before killing couple in A66 crash (www.nwemail.co.uk)
4. ^ Intoxicated 44-year-old woman deliberately crashed car (www.nwemail.co.uk)
5. ^ 'This was a costly mistake' - Man twice over driving limit after boozing with friends (www.nwemail.co.uk)
6. ^ 53-year-old thug punched police officer in the face after he was caught drink driving (www.nwemail.co.uk)
7. ^ Sofa surfing man caught driving just three days after being disqualified - sentence (www.nwemail.co.uk)
8. ^ 24-year-old motorist banned after drug driving whilst over four times legal limit (www.nwemail.co.uk)
9. ^ Motorist caused moped rider to need surgery after 'momentary lapse of concentration' (www.nwemail.co.uk)
10. ^ 'Foolish & stupid decision'- Man lost job after driving with false registration plate (www.nwemail.co.uk)
11. ^ Businessman avoids driving ban after he was stopped whilst drunk in charge of vehicle (www.nwemail.co.uk)