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A County Durham woman has been banned from driving for a further eight months after being caught behind the wheel while already disqualified and without insurance.
Claire Rogan, 43, of Cherry Cottages, Tantobie, Stanley, pleaded guilty to three offences at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on September 30.
Rogan admitted driving a red Ford Kuga on the A690 at Houghton on June 28,while disqualified, without insurance, and not in accordance with a licence.
Rogan was given an additional eight-month driving disqualification and fined £200, with her guilty plea taken into account.
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She was also ordered to pay £85 towards prosecution costs and an £80 victim services surcharge.
The court made a collection order.
No separate penalties were imposed for the insurance and licence offences but Rogan’s driving record was endorsed.