Darlington drink-driver banned after admitting offence

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:05 · Archive

Sean Swain Howbrigg was banned for 12 months after being caught driving over the limit on Corporation Road, Darlington.

Sean Swain Howbrigg, 29, of Manor Walk, Stillington, Stockton, pleaded guilty to drink-driving at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on 9 October. He was driving a black BMW 218 Coupe on Corporation Road, Darlington when a breath test recorded 49 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath on 22 April, above the legal limit.

Magistrates banned him from driving for 12 months. However, he can reduce this ban by three months if he completes an approved drink-drive rehabilitation course by 8 May 2027. He was also fined £646, ordered to pay £85 in costs and charged a £258 victim surcharge. Magistrates took his guilty plea into account when sentencing.

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• Drink-driver banned after being caught on Corporation Road in DarlingtonStockton drink-driver Sean Swain Howbrigg banned for 12 months after being caught over the limit on Corporation Road. DarlingtonDarlington & Stockton Times · 14 Oct, 05:00
• Drink-driver banned after being caught on Corporation Road in DarlingtonStockton drink-driver Sean Swain Howbrigg banned for 12 months after being caught over the limit on Corporation Road. DarlingtonThe Northern Echo · 14 Oct, 05:00

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