Driver banned for driving without lights at night

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

A 24-year-old man was banned from driving for 17 months after driving without headlights or rear lights at night.

Tyler Carrington, 24, of Highfield Road, Clipstone, was stopped by police officers while driving along the A350 near Chipstone at 11pm on 15 July. The officers noticed his vehicle had no headlights or rear lights switched on.

When stopped, Carrington said he was unfamiliar with the vehicle and did not know how to turn the lights on. Officers detected a smell of alcohol and requested a roadside breath test, which Carrington refused. He was arrested on suspicion of failing to provide a breath sample and taken to Melksham custody.

Carrington appeared at Salisbury Magistrates Court on 15 October, where he pleaded guilty to the charge. The court handed him a 17-month driving disqualification, a fine of £1,038, prosecution costs of £450 and a victim surcharge of £415.

How it is being reported

• Driver caught with no headlights at night 'didn't know how to turn them on'A driver who was caught driving at night with no lights on his vehicle has appeared in court.Wiltshire Times · 16 Oct, 16:55
• Driver caught with no headlights at night 'didn't know how to turn them on'A driver who was caught driving at night with no lights on his vehicle has appeared in court.Gazette & Herald · 16 Oct, 16:55

In this story: Tyler Carrington · A350 · Chipstone · Salisbury Magistrates Court

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