A WOMAN has been fined and disqualified from driving after she was caught behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol.

Emily Grave Savage, 24, of Bernard Lane in Green Hammerton, North Yorkshire, appeared before magistrates court on Friday March 11.

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She was charged with driving over the limit after being nearly two times over the limit and was fined £250 for the offence.

She pleaded guilty to the offence an was made to pay £34 to victim services and £85 to Crown Prosecution Services.

She was also disqualified from driving for 20 months.

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