Drug driver caught speeding near Lochgelly

Susan Miller was caught speeding near Lochgelly <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Susan Miller was caught speeding near Lochgelly (Image: Newsquest)
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A Cowdenbeath woman was caught drug-driving after being stopped for speeding.

Susan Miller, 32, of Blamey Crescent, appeared for sentencing at Dunfermline Sheriff Court.

She admitted that on December 8 on the B920 near Lochgelly, she drove a car while over the limit. Her reading was 5.9 microgrammes of Delta 9-THC per litre of blood, the limit being 2 microgrammes.

The court was told Miller was stopped by police for speeding at just after 10am.

When officers spoke to Miller, they could smell cannabis and she failed a drugs test.

Defence solicitor Alexander Flett said his client is a single parent and is on benefits.

He said she had issues which meant she struggled to leave the house without taking cannabis at that time.

Sheriff Nigel Cooke imposed a £520 fine and a one-year ban.

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