Kendal man banned from driving after drink-drive conviction

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 12:17 · Archive

Alan Crone, 62, was banned from driving for 23 months after being caught driving with 91 micrograms of alcohol in his breath, nearly three times the legal limit.

Alan Crone, 62, from Selside, was stopped by police on mobile patrol on Sandes Avenue in Kendal at 4:05pm on 10 September. A breathalyser test proved positive and he was taken to Kendal police station where he provided two further breath specimens. The lowest reading was 91 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, nearly three times the legal limit of 35 micrograms.

Crone pleaded guilty to drink driving at the first opportunity. Appearing before magistrates without legal representation, he told the court: 'I've realised the impact of what I have done. I'm very sorry.' Magistrates fined him £329 and disqualified him from driving for 23 months. The court indicated he could reduce the ban by 23 weeks if he successfully completed a drink drivers rehabilitation course. He was also ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £88.

How it is being reported

• Drink driver, 62, banned for 23 months tells magistrates: 'I’m very sorry'A MOTORIST has received a ban after he was caught driving behind the wheel whilst intoxicated.Westmorland Gazette · 5 Nov, 12:00
• Drink driver, 62, banned for 23 months tells magistrates: 'I’m very sorry'A MOTORIST has received a ban after he was caught driving behind the wheel whilst intoxicated.NW Evening Mail · 5 Nov, 12:00

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