Gala driver almost six times over the limit
A GALASHIELS woman has admitted driving on Borders roads while almost six times the legal alcohol limit.
Martha Eckel, 38, of Tulley Court, pleaded guilty to driving on the Melrose by-pass, A68 and in Coldingham on July 28 with a breath/alcohol count of 124 microgrammes - the legal limit being 22.
Sheriff Peter Paterson imposed a 16 month disqualification, reduced from 24 months due to the guilty plea, and placed her on supervision for two years.
But he rejected a Crown motion for forfeiture of the car.
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