Woman clamped for illegal parking took another wrong turn with the law

Blackpool Magistrates Court heard how police watched as Abigail Dalton drove the wrong way up a one way street at 2am on April 2.

Police followed the 36-year-old from Barry Crescent, Manchester, who then tried to do a three point turn.

They pulled her up and found she was over the drink drive limit.

She was ordered to pay £326 in fines and costs and was banned from driving for 14 months.

Dalton said: "I am sorry. I was trying to find somewhere to park as I had already been clamped that day."

Blackpool Magistrates also heard the case of Damian Koziol in court yesterday.

Officers pulled up the motorcyclist when they saw his Honda mount a kerb at a junction.

The 23-year-old, of Eccleston Road, Blackpool, admitted drink driving on March 29. He was twice over the legal limit.

He must pay £239 in fines and costs and must not drive for 20 months.

He said: "It's the first time and last time I will do that."