A CURBRIDGE woman has been banned from the road for drink driving.

Natalie Woodley, 32, of Beaulieu Road, drove a car in Botley Road, Botley, on Sunday, January 19, while under the influence of alcohol, a court heard.

Magistrates heard that she completed a breath test at the time, returning a result of 50 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the prescribed limit of 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath.

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Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, April 2, Woodley pleaded guilty.

She has been disqualified for 12 months, which can be reduced by 13 weeks if she completes a course by November 1.

Woodley has also been fined £166, and must pay a £66 victim surcharge and £85 costs.

The total amount of £317 must be paid in full by May 1.