A WOMAN was stopped by police while three times the drink-drive limit.

Hazel Dixon was in her Vauxhall Corsa in Goldstone Crescent in Hove when she was flagged down by officers.

The 31-year-old tested positive for 112 microgrammes (mcg) of alcohol per 100 millilitres (ml) of breath.

The legal limit is 35mcg per 100ml.

At Brighton Magistrates’ Court she admitted drink driving in July this year and was banned for two years and two months.

Dixon, of Cortis Avenue, Worthing must complete 15 rehabilitation sessions and was fined £150. She must pay a £95 surcharge and £85 costs.