Hastings Magistrates' Court. Picture from Google
A MOTORIST was fined thousands of pounds for drink and drug driving.
James Lewis was stopped in a Ferrari by officers at Stonegate, near Wadhurst.
He tested positive for 174 milligrammes (mg) of alcohol per 100 millilitres (ml) of blood. The legal limit is 80mg per 100ml.
Lewis, 46, of High Street, Tunbridge Wells, also tested positive for cocaine.
At Hastings Magistrates’ Court he admitted the two charges and was ordered to pay £2,500 in fines.
He was also ordered to pay a £150 surcharge and £85 costs.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel