A DRUNK driver nearly FOUR times the legal alcohol limit repeatedly struck pavements as she weaved aimlessly on a Greenock street.

Lesley Paris got behind the wheel of a white Honda CR-V car after drinking heavily in her Lyle Road home during the day.

Paris, 51, fell asleep after downing a copious amount of drink then woke at around 5pm and decided that she was fit to drive.

But she was unaware that police were in a vehicle travelling directly behind her during the incident on 12 November — and officers had a clear view of her shocking antics.

Prosecutor Pamela Brady told the sheriff court: “The accused’s vehicle was moving at a very slow speed.

“It was weaving around and striking the pavement on several occasions.” Sheriff Ian Fleming heard how heavily-intoxicated Paris was stopped and provided a positive roadside breath test.

Subsequent tests carried out on a machine at Greenock police office showed that she had 125mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath.

The legal limit is 35mg, and will be reduced to 22mg next month.

Mum-of-one Paris sat impassively in the dock as the details of her offence were relayed to the court.

Defence lawyer Derek Buchanan told how his client was married with a 14-year-old daughter.

He said that Paris had drank a ‘substantial amount’, adding: “This is out of character for her.” Mr Buchanan told the court: “She had gone to sleep but was still significantly under the influence when she awoke.

“She is a first offender and has been driving without incident for 33 years.

“Mrs Paris has been sufficiently distressed by the whole custody process.

“But she accepts that she is the author of her own misfortune.” Sheriff Ian Fleming, pictured, told the drink driver: “You could easily have caused all sorts of people serious injury.

“I take account of the fact you have pled guilty at the earliest possible opportunity.” He fined Paris £360 and banned her from the roads for 20 months.

The sheriff offered her the chance to reduce the period of disqualification by four months by taking part in a drink driver rehabilitation course.

Mr Buchanan replied that his client was reluctant to go on the programme, which will cost her £150 to complete.

Sheriff Fleming said: “I think she would benefit from the education.

“Anyone who thinks they are entitled to drive whilst more than three times the limit clearly needs some level of instruction.”