Campaigner Against Speeding Banned from Roads for Drink-Driving

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Erika Dovey, a 43-year-old ranger for the New Forest National Park Authority, was caught driving nearly twice the legal limit in Burley, Hampshire. She pleaded guilty to a charge of drink-driving and has been banned from driving for 18 months. Dovey, known for speaking out against speeding in the national park, was driving a Toyota Hilux on April 2, when she was found to have 60 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes. She was fined £600 and ordered to pay prosecution costs and a surcharge.

Key Takeaways:

  • Erika Dovey, a ranger for the New Forest National Park Authority, was caught drink-driving in Burley, Hampshire, with 60 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
  • She pleaded guilty to a charge of drink-driving and has been banned from driving for 18 months.
  • Dovey, known for speaking out against speeding, was previously involved in a hit-and-run incident where her horse was killed, leading to a localised campaign that helped bring the perpetrator to justice.
  • Dovey has been quoted in an interview with the Echo, urging people to look after the New Forest and take responsibility for their actions when visiting.
  • She has been banned from driving for 18 months and must pay a fine of £600, prosecution costs of £85, and a £245 surcharge.
  • Dovey's employer, the New Forest National Park Authority, was approached for comment but did not respond.

Statistics:

  • Date of incident: April 2
  • Blood alcohol level: 60 microgrammes in 100 millilitres of breath (exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes)
  • Penalty points: None (no penalty will be awarded as the license has been revoked)
  • Fine: £600
  • Prosecution costs: £85
  • Surcharge: £245
  • Length of driving ban: 18 months

Sources:

  • "Commoner Erika Dovey who is vocal on speeding issues in the New Forest banned for drink-driving" (no date)
  • "Splash park closed due to safety concerns" (no date)
  • "Erika Dovey, Ranger" (New Forest National Park Authority website, accessed: no date)