Woman fined for using phone at the wheel

A motorist spotted by police using her mobile phone while driving has been handed a hefty fine.

Cristina Gaidos of Howe Road in Onchan appeared before magistrates at Douglas Courthouse.

The 35 year old admitted the offence, as well as having no driving licence or tax after she was stopped on Main Road in Onchan on March 4.

The court heard she hadn't swapped over a European licence.

She was fined a total of £760 and ordered to pay £50 costs as well as having four penalty points put on her licence.