A DRUG driver who had cocaine in his system was banned from the road after appearing in court.

A court heard how Robert Michael Law, 28, was arrested after driving on Ulverston's Casson Street on January 8.

Police were said to have became suspicious after he avoided driving towards officers on Ford Park Crescent.

Appearing at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on July 3, Law, of Great Urswick, was disqualified for 12 months.

He was fined £170 and told to pay a £30 victim surcharge and £85 costs.