The following cases were heard at Reading and Slough Magistrates’ Court:

September 21:

MICHAEL ROGERS, 68, of Elizabeth Road, Wokingham, admitted drink driving on Binfield Road, Wokingham, on February 29. Found to have 56mcg alcohol per 100ml breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35mcg. Fined £80. Also ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs. Disqualified from driving for 12 months.

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NATALIE CLARKE, 39, of Rookwood Avenue, Owlsmoor, admitted failing to provide specimen as a person in charge of a vehicle in Owlsmoor on April 6. Fined £150. Also ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs. Driving record endorsed with 10 points.

STEVEN YEATMAN, 28, of Wenlock Edge, Charvil, admitted drink driving on Norreys Drive, Maidenhead, on May 23. Found to have 86mcg per 100ml breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35mcg. Fined £186. Also ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs. Disqualified from driving for 18 months.

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