Driver given hefty fine for using mobile phone at wheel in busy area of St Leonards

By The Newsroom
Published 5th Apr 2019, 09:19 BST
Updated 5th Apr 2019, 09:22 BST
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Daniel Hill, 38, of Harley Shute Road, St Leonards, was found guilty of driving a Mercedes vehicle while using a hand held mobile phone according to a court document.

The offence took place at Marline Road, St Leonards, on March 20. 
The verdict was proved in his absence. 
He was fined £672 and ordered to pay £620 in prosecution costs. His driving record was endorsed with six penalty points.

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