A BLAENPORTH woman has avoided being banned from the road for using a mobile phone while driving.

Camwy Meleri Griffiths, 37, admitted using a mobile phone while driving at Llanelli Magistrates Court on November 14.

She was caught on February 25 on the A48 Tanerdy-Glantowy.

She initially denied the charge but changed her plea.

She avoided a driving ban due to mitigating circumstances but was fined £238, given six points on her licence and ordered to pay £34 surcharge and £310 costs.

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