A MOTORIST from Taunton has been banned from driving after being caught behind the wheel without insurance.

Samantha Philippa Musk, 32, of Abbey Close, was sentenced at Taunton Magistrates' Court on Monday (January 15) after pleading guilty to the offence at an earlier hearing.

The court heard she was spotted driving illegally in the county town on April 26 last year.

Musk was given eight penalty points, taking her over the totting up limit for a ban.

She was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for six months "due to repeat offending".

She was also fined £120, which she must pay by February 14.