Drink driver loses out on new job after twelve month ban

A 21-year-old woman was banned from driving for 12 months last Wednesday at Craigavon Magistrates Court for an excess alcohol offence.

By The Newsroom

Published 22nd Jan 2016, 06:00 BST

Updated 22nd Jan 2016, 12:59 BST

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Danielle O’Loan, whose address was given to the court as Avondale Manor, Craigavon, was also fined £150 and ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy.

If she completes a drink driving course her ban would be reduced to nine months.

The court heard that on November 1 last year at 12.15am police saw a car cut a corner at Lake Road and then crossing white lines before they stopped it at Balteagh Road.

O’Loan was driving and there was a smell of alcohol on her breath.

An evidential test gave a reading of 62 - the legal limit is 35

A barrister representing the defendant said she regretted her actions.

She was due to get a job but needed her licence and that job was no longer an option for her.

Craigavon