A former police officer who lives in Thame, has been banned from driving for 12 months for dangerous driving.
Candida Easton was arrested after she was stopped and hemmed in by two other drivers who told Oxford Crown Court how she drove erratically, including attempting dangerous over-taking manoeuvres that they felt put lives in danger.
The offence took place along a stretch of the A418 north of Aylesbury in June, 2007, and included an incident where one driver, carrying a pregant passenger, was forced to swerve to avoid hitting an articulated lorry coming in the opposite direction.
Ms Easton, aged 45, who resigned from her post after her conviction, was also given a community order with a two-year supervision requirement. She must also take an extended driving test before she is allowed to drive again.
A FORMER High Wycombe police officer who resigned after being convicted of dangerous driving has been banned from the roads for 12 months.
Candida Easton, who was formerly based at High Wycombe police station, resigned from her post shortly before she was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on Friday.
She was given a 12-month driving ban and
The 45-year-old from Thame had been found guilty of dangerous driving by jurors at Oxford Crown Court after driving erratically .
Superintendent Richard List, Thames Valley Police’s area commander for Aylesbury Vale where the offence took place, said the sentencing sent out a ?strong message? poor driving would not be tolerated.
He said: ?This decision needs to be seen in positive terms. It clearly shows, whether an individual is a police officer or a citizen, no one is above the law.?
Supt List added Ms Easton resigned from her role as a police constable before being sentenced, adding she was ?not a long-serving police officer?.
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