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Three-Year Driving Ban for Second-Time Cannabis Offender

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Alfie Appleton, a 24-year-old driver from Andover, has been banned from driving for three years after being caught driving under the influence of cannabis for the second time. The incident occurred on January 18, when police pulled over Appleton's Ford Fiesta in Ludgershall due to an overwhelming smell of cannabis emanating from the vehicle. A roadside test revealed that Appleton had a blood concentration of 2.2 micrograms per litre of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), exceeding the legal limit of two micrograms per litre. This is not Appleton's first offense, as he had previously been convicted of a similar offense in November 2021, resulting in a one-year driving ban.

Key Takeaways:

  • Alfie Appleton, a 24-year-old driver from Andover, has been banned from driving for three years after being caught driving under the influence of cannabis for the second time.
  • The incident occurred on January 18, when police pulled over Appleton's Ford Fiesta in Ludgershall due to an overwhelming smell of cannabis emanating from the vehicle.
  • A roadside test revealed that Appleton had a blood concentration of 2.2 micrograms per litre of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), exceeding the legal limit of two micrograms per litre.
  • Appleton's previous conviction in November 2021 had resulted in a one-year driving ban, making his current offense more severe.
  • Appleton will have to sell his Ford car to pay off the £400 fine and associated costs.
  • Appleton's defense mentioned that he was experiencing poor mental health at the time of the offense, but has since improved.

Statistics:

  • 2.2 micrograms per litre: Appleton's blood concentration of THC, exceeding the legal limit.
  • two micrograms per litre: The legal limit for Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the blood.
  • January 18: The date of the incident.
  • November 2021: The date of Appleton's previous conviction.
  • 1 year: The length of Appleton's previous driving ban.
  • £400: The fine imposed on Appleton.
  • £160: The surcharge imposed on Appleton.
  • £85: The costs imposed on Appleton.

Sources:

  • "Former GoSkyDive instructor died after parachute 'did not open as expected'" by [Undisclosed Source], [Undisclosed Date].
  • "Police find baton and cannabis worth £770 after entering dealer's home" by [Undisclosed Source], [Undisclosed Date].
  • [Undisclosed Source] in the original article.

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