A LANE hogger has been handed three points on his licence after causing traffic to build up behind him.

Obed Denteh, 37, was driving a Mercedes on the A12 at Kelvedon on April 6 at the time of the incident.

A report from Colchester Magistrates’ Court states he was driving in the right-hand lane despite the left lane being clear, “causing a build-up of traffic behind his vehicle”.

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Denteh, of Pointsman Way, Colchester, admitted driving without due care and attention.

He was ordered to pay £879 in a fine, surcharge and costs on top of the penalty points.