A DRIVER has been fined and given four points after they were caught speeding on a busy road.

Sharon Hawthorn was clocked speeding in her Nissan at over 30 miles an hour in Lewes Road, Brighton on May 28 last year.

The 55-year-old of Long Park Corner, Ditchling pleaded guilty at Brighton Magistrates Court on January 6.

Hawthorn was fined £33 and given four points on her driving licence.

She will also pay a surcharge of £34 and costs of £33 to the Sussex Police authority.

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