A DALTON man is due to appear in court accused of driving a Mercedes while not having proper control of the vehicle.

Darren Walker, of Duke Street, Dalton, is listed to appear at Furness Magistrates' Court today.

The 48-year-old is charged with driving a Mercedes CLK on the A595 near Dalton on April 16 of this year when he was in such a position that he could not have proper control of the vehicle.

Walker is listed to stand trial at the court today.