Hefty fine for Wigan motorist caught behind the wheel while banned from driving

A banned driver caught behind the wheel has been left with a bill of more than £1,000.
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Graham Roberts, 45, of Ryton Close, Poolstock, pleaded guilty to driving a Mercedes Sprinter van in Halifax on May 24, while he was disqualified from holding a licence.

He also admitted to driving without insurance on the same occasion.

Wigan justices ordered Roberts to pay a £833 fine, £85 prosecution costs and £83 victim surcharge.

He was also disqualified from driving for six months.