A mother now on her 13th conviction for driving while banned, including while she had children in the car, has been sent to prison after a judge’s patience ran out. Trainor was sentenced on two charges of driving while suspended for a third or subsequent time; in the second instance, she had two young children in the car. “This is your 12th and 13th conviction for driving while suspended which is extremely concerning, including that on the second occasion you were driving badly with two young children in the car,” Judge Rielly said in the Nelson District Court. Judge Rielly said sentencing was to have gone ahead last December but was adjourned to allow her a better chance. “But you found yourself in custody because of further alleged burglary,” Judge Rielly said.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 01, 2026 21:56 UTC