Teagan Lowrie, Travis Little, Jason Grogan in Coffs court on traffic matters

Traffic offenders took up the bulk of the magistrate’s time at Coffs court on Monday. One was a mother who was caught drink driving after being stopped for speeding.

Traffic offenders took up the bulk of Magistrate Ian Rodgers’ time at Coffs Harbour Local Court on Monday, February 7.

Here are some of the people who came before him for the court.

Teagan Lowrie

Representing herself in court, Teagan Lowrie pleaded guilty to driving with a mid range concentration of alcohol on December 4 last year.

Mr Rodgers told the court the 30-year-old mother had no criminal history and he recognised the importance of a licence in caring for her child and travelling to Toormina for work.

While these factors went in her favour, there were two things he had to consider when sentencing her: the fact she was detected speeding (not during a random stop) and that she was “well over double the legal limit” at the time of the offence.

Ms Lowrie was convicted and fined $550 for driving with a mid range concentration of alcohol - first offence.

She was disqualified from driving for three months and must hold an interlock licence for another three months.

Travis Kenneth Little

The 25-year-old pleaded guilty to driving with a mid range concentration of alcohol on December 5 last year.

His matter is listed for sentence on March 21.

Jason Mark Grogan

Mr Grogan, 51, did not appear before court but the following offences were found to be proven:

- Drive with high range PCA - 1st offence

- Learner not accompanied by driver/police officer/tester

- Learner exceed speed by more than 45 km per hour

The matter is listed for sentence at Coffs Harbour Local Court on February 28.