Mobility scooter driver banned from the road
A GALASHIELS man has been banned from the road for driving a mobility scooter while unfit through drink or drugs.
Andrew MacFarlane pleaded guilty to the offence which happened in Tulley Court in Glenfield Road West, on July 19.
The 41-year-old also admitted headbutting a police officer to his injury.
MacFarlane of Torwoodlee Road, was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £200 and fined another £200 for the police assault.
He was also fined £100 on each charge for two bail offences.
MacFarlane - who receives £1,110 a month in benefits - was ordered to pay the £600 fine at a rate of £50 per month.
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