A woman drink driver sped off when a police officer said he was going to give her a breath test, a court heard.
Lincoln magistrates were told the woman's Rover came to the attention of police in Market Square, Caistor, because it was damaged and the driver’s side wing mirror was out of use.
Jim Clare, prosecuting, said the officer followed with blue lights and sirens on and stopped the car on Plough Hill.
“The officer spoke to the defendant and noticed she smelled of intoxicants although she denied she had been drinking,” Mr Clare said.
“The officer turned to get the device from the police vehicle. She started up the car despite the officer shouting at her to stop.
“He put his hand in the window and tried to grab the ignition key but she continued to accelerate. The officer pulled his arm out, returned to his car and followed until she pulled up to a house in the town.
“She said she had been drinking white wine at 5am that morning. She was tested at 12.52pm and found to have 96mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath. The legal limit is 35mg.
The 43 year old from Caistor, admitted drink driving on July 1.
Tony Cunningham, representing, said there were mitigating factors but he anticipated magistrates would want reports before sentencing.
The case was adjourned until August 12 for reports to be prepared before sentencing.