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In the dock: M40 driver banned for failing to comply with white lines

M40 driver banned from roads for failing to comply with white line on motorway <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
M40 driver banned from roads for failing to comply with white line on motorway (Image: NQ)
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The following cases have been heard at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court...

CHRISTOPHER ATHERTON, 29, of Wycombe Road, Saunderton admitted drink driving after he was caught on Poppy Road, Princes Risborough in a Hyundai with 73 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath. Atherton also pleaded guilty to driving without insurance. He was banned for 18 months and fined £768. Atherton was also ordered to pay £85 court costs and a £307 surcharge.

GRZEGORZ KUZMENKO, 36, of Princess Street, Luton pleaded guilty to driving without a licence and drink driving on the A4 Bath Road in Taplow. He was caught with 71 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath. Kuzmenko was banned for 40 months and received a £430 fine. He must pay £85 court costs and a £172 surcharge.

SEAN MTASA, 25, of Dove Green, Greenwood admitted drink driving on Hartwell Road, Aylesbury in a Vauxhall Corsa after he was caught with 53 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath. He was banned from driving for 15 months and has been fined £120. Mtasa was ordered to pay £40 court costs.

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MATTHEW JOHN HUTTER, 36, of Garners End, Chalfont St Peter pleaded guilty to failing to comply with solid white line road markings on the M40 at junction 1 for Denham. He was banned for six months and received three penalty points. Hutter was ordered to pay a £298 fine, £135 court costs and a £119 surcharge.

NOOR-E-IYMAAN ASIF, 26, of School Lane, Stoke Poges admitted exceeding a 30mph speed limit on the A4 London Road, Slough. Asif was given six points and must pay a £300 fine, £85 court costs and a £120 surcharge.

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