Lee James Hunter, 26, of Fishpool Street, St Albans. On September 2, 2013, drove in London Road, St Albans, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in blood was 116 milligrammes in 100 millilitres of blood. The legal limit is 80. Fine, costs: £215. Banned from driving for 12 months, to be reduced by three months if approved course undertaken.

Christopher William O’Sullivan, 60, of Wynchlands Crescent, St Albans. On October 27, 2013, failed to give specimen of breath when required to do so; also, on October 26, 2013, assaulted a person beating him; also, on same date, failed to report accident within 24 hours to police having also failed to give name and address to other party. Fine, compensation, costs: £348. Banned from driving for 12 months, to be reduced by three months if approved course undertaken. Robert Ainslie, 25, of Phillimore Place, Radlett. On September 16, 2013, damaged a door belonging to another. Fine, compensation, costs: £193.

Mostaque Choudhury, 48, of Marshall Avenue, St Albans. On May 9, 2013, used a vehicle without insurance; also, on same date, drove without a valid licence. Fine, costs: £305. Banned from driving for six months.