A NEWTON Abbot drink-driver was given a 17-month ban by South and West Devon Magistrates’ Court.
Francesca Lawrence, aged 24, admitted driving in Newton Abbot while over the limit. She gave a reading of 74mcgs in 100 mls of breath. The legal limit is 35mcgs.
The ban can be reduced by 17 weeks on completion of a course.
Lawrence was also fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs to the Crown Prosecution Service and £48 to fund victim services