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A North East motorist has been banned from the roads after admitting drink-driving at twice the legal alcohol limit.
Ndidi Jackson, of Walker Road, Newcastle drove a Peugeot 208 GT on Walker Road on February 28, with 70 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
The legal limit is 35 microgrammes.
Jackson pleaded guilty at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court on October 2.
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The court imposed a 17-month driving disqualification, which can be reduced by 17 weeks if Jackson completes a drink-drive course by September 3, 2027.
Jackson was also fined £276, ordered to pay £85 in costs to the Crown Prosecution Service, and a £110 victim surcharge.
The court noted the guilty plea when deciding the penalty.
A collection order was made.