Scorned wife avoids jail after running 'cheating husband' off the road

A scorned wife who drove her husband off the road on the NSW Mid North coast has avoided jail.

Sonya Ruprecht has captured on dashcam ramming a campervan at Crowdy Head in December 2016.

Appearing in court on Tuesday, Ms Ruprecht claimed her judgement was overshadowed by her husband's long-running affair after 34 years of marriage.

Sonya Ruprecht leaves court on Tuesday. Source: 7 News
Sonya Ruprecht leaves court on Tuesday. Source: 7 News

A couple driving in the area managed to capture Mr Ruprecht's Ford Ranger collide with her husband's vehicle on their dashcam and posted it online.

Couple capture moment woman tries to drive campervan off the road

The 54-year-old Ruprecht was later arrested and charged with a dangerous driving offence.

The incident was captured on dashcam. Source: 7 News
The incident was captured on dashcam. Source: 7 News

The mother-of-four was handed a good behaviour bond, while there were no injuries reported from the crash.