This week’s listings at Bexley Magistrates’ Court showcased the consequences of dangerous and illegal driving across south east London — from high-speed offences to drink- and drug-driving. Ten motorists faced bans, fines, and in some cases, rehabilitation requirements.
Court Sentences at a Glance
Drink-Driving Offences
- Amber Downs, 21, of Sidcup, fined £1,295 and banned for 24 months (reducible by 24 weeks) after recording 92 mcg of alcohol in 100 ml of breath.
(VW Polo, Avery Hill Road, Eltham – April 21) - Karnail Kular, 55, of Grays, received an 18-month ban and £253 in fines for drink-driving a Ford Transit with a reading of 67 mcg.
(Westhorne Avenue, Eltham – April 24) - Tyler Miler, 25, of Lewisham, fined £253 and banned for 12 months (reducible by 13 weeks) after testing 44 mcg.
(BMW, Bromley Hill – April 6)
Drug-Driving Cases
- Charlie Browne, 25, of Thamesmead, banned for 15 months and fined £253 for driving with 4 µg/L THC in his system.
(Ford Fiesta, Eltham – March 20)
He also admitted driving without a licence and possessing cannabis — the drug was ordered destroyed. - Dotun Falaiy, 25, of Plumstead, fined £379 and banned for 12 months for driving with 5.3 µg/L THC in his blood.
(Mercedes C-Class, Plumstead – February 20) - Rytis Cernauskas, 28, of Welling, banned for 36 months and fined £253 after testing 3.7 µg/L THC.
(Vauxhall Astra, Lewisham – March 25)
Speeding and Road Offences
- Selda Uraz, 27, of Eltham, fined £358 and disqualified for 56 days for exceeding a 20 mph limit.
(Mercedes AMG, Amersham Road, New Cross – January 22) - Peter Everard, 67, of Welling, fined £100 for driving above 20 mph.
(Jeep Renegade, Sydenham – September 30, 2024) - Stephen Howes, 56, of Bromley, fined £381 and banned seven days for exceeding 40 mph.
(Toyota Corolla, A20 Sidcup Bypass – March 13, 2024) - Derick Brefo, 38, of Eltham, fined £140, with three penalty points for driving above 40 mph.
(Renault Captur, A20 Sidcup Bypass – May 24, 2024)
Magistrates reinforced that irresponsible driving puts lives at risk and reminded offenders of the importance of rehabilitation and road safety awareness.
