A MOTORIST has received a whopping fine after a silver Vauxhall was used without insurance. 

Joanne Bryant, 38, of Square Leaze, Patchway, South Gloucestershire, was caught driving without insurance on March 30 this year. 

The incident took place at Sunday's Hill, Almondsbury.

Bryant's case was dealt with at Bath Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, July 15. 

She was handed a £660 fine and must pay £90 costs plus a £66 victim fund surcharge.

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The total of £816 must be paid by Friday, August 19. 

Bryant has also been disqualified from driving for 12 months.

The defendant’s guilty plea was taken into account when imposing sentence.