Woman banned from driving after second drink-drive offence

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Rebecca Dixon, 39, from Frizington, has been banned from driving for 40 months after being caught drink-driving for the second time in less than two years.

Rebecca Dixon, 39, from Frizington, was given a 40-month driving ban at Carlisle's Rickergate court after pleading guilty to drink-driving. She was stopped on 6 October on the B5086 between Frizington and Cockermouth after police received a tip-off about a suspected drink driver. A breath test confirmed she had 41mcg of alcohol per 100mls of breath, above the legal limit of 35mcg.

Dixon had previously been given a 20-month ban for the same offence in 2024. All second-time drink drivers face a mandatory three-year minimum ban, though this can be extended if circumstances warrant it. The ban imposed on Dixon exceeds this minimum.

Dixon declined legal representation and told the court: 'I have got no excuse, and I should not have done it.' She is employed at Energus at Lilyhall and expressed uncertainty about whether she will be able to continue in that role whilst unable to drive.

How it is being reported

• Second time drink driver caught near Cockermouth gets 40 month banA FRIZINGTON woman has been given a 40-month ban after police caught her drink driving for the second time in less than two years.Whitehaven News · 23 Oct, 05:54
• Second time drink driver caught near Cockermouth gets 40 month banA FRIZINGTON woman has been given a 40-month ban after police caught her drink driving for the second time in less than two years.News & Star · 23 Oct, 05:54

In this story: Rebecca Dixon · Frizington · Cockermouth · Carlisle · Energus

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