A party-loving motorist, Hannah Brookhouse, 27, has been banned from driving for 12 months after testing more than twice the legal limit for cocaine breakdown products. The incident occurred on March 10 in Warrington, Cheshire, when police stopped her Audi Q3. Brookhouse claimed she had consumed drugs days earlier and didn’t consider they would still affect her. She was fined £461 with added costs of £269 in Warrington Magistrates’ Court after a positive roadside drug test, and a follow-up blood test revealed 109 micrograms of benzoylecgonine per liter—well above the 50mcg/l legal limit. Representing herself, she acknowledged her negligence, stating, "I should not have done that ever" and expressed concern over her ability to commute to her job in Manchester.
FAQs:
What was Hannah Brookhouse charged with?
Hannah Brookhouse was charged with drug driving after testing positive for cocaine and cannabis.
What are the legal limits for cocaine in the bloodstream?
The legal limit for benzoylecgonine, a cocaine breakdown product, is 50 micrograms per liter of blood.
What was the fine imposed on Brookhouse?
Hannah Brookhouse was fined £461 and ordered to pay £269 in costs and surcharge.
How long is Brookhouse banned from driving?
She has been banned from driving for 12 months.
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