Two North East drivers banned after drug-driving offences
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 29 Oct, 22:21 · Archive
A Sunderland driver and a Darlington motorist have each been banned from driving after admitting drug-driving offences.
Alan Nesbitt of Santorin Close, Sunderland, was banned for 14 months and fined £120 after admitting to driving a silver Vauxhall Vivaro on the A19 northbound at Sheraton, County Durham on 27 February. A blood test showed benzoylecgonine at more than 200 micrograms, exceeding the specified limit. The 50-year-old pleaded guilty at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on 23 October.
Darren Wheelhouse of Appleton Close, Westmoreland Street, Darlington, was banned for 16 months after admitting two counts of driving with controlled drugs above the legal limit. On 10 March, he drove a Peugeot on North Road, Darlington, with cocaine levels of 11 micrograms per litre in his blood and benzoylecgonine exceeding 800 micrograms per litre. He also entered guilty pleas on 23 October.
Magistrates fined Wheelhouse £120 for one offence with no separate penalty on the second count. Both men were ordered to pay £85 prosecution costs and £48 surcharges. Collection orders were made for deductions from benefits.
How it is being reported
- Darlington motorist banned for 16 months after drug-driving offences on North RoadDarlington motorist Darren Wheelhouse was banned for 16 months and fined £120 after admitting two drug-driving offences involving cocaine in Darlington.Darlington & Stockton Times · 29 Oct, 16:00
- Darlington motorist banned for 16 months after drug-driving offences on North RoadDarlington motorist Darren Wheelhouse was banned for 16 months and fined £120 after admitting two drug-driving offences involving cocaine in Darlington.The Northern Echo · 29 Oct, 16:00
- North East drug driver banned for 14 months after A19 offenceSunderland driver Alan Nesbitt banned for 14 months and fined £120 after admitting drug-driving with excess benzoylecgonine on the A19.The Northern Echo · 28 Oct, 17:30
In this story: Alan Nesbitt · Darren Wheelhouse · Sunderland · Darlington · A19 · Peterlee Magistrates' Court
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