A WOMAN who was caught speeding while driving in Colchester has been fined. 

Andrea Clarke, of Suffolk Close, Colchester, was caught speeding in Cowdray Avenue, driving at 47mph when the speed limit on the road is 40mph in October 2022.

Magistrates considered the case in Clarke’s absence on September 7, finding her guilty of driving a vehicle over the speed limit.

Handing down the punishment for Clarke, magistrates ordered the 44-year-old to pay a fine of £166, and put three points on her driving licence.

Clarke was required to undergo rehabilitation requirements, which will be supervised by North Essex magistrates court.

Clarke had previously appeared before Colchester Magistrates' Court in July when she admitted to being under the influence of cocaine whilst driving her Nissan Leaf in Barrack Street in February 2023.

On that occasion officials handed the 44-year-old an 18-month driving ban and ordered her to pay a £120 fine.