One year disqualification for drink driving

A MAN from Hampshire has been banned from the road for a year after admitting driving whilst four times the alcohol limit.

[Name and address removed under the Right to be Forgotten], pleaded guilty to drink driving on Lerwick’s North Loch Drive on 11 May when he appeared at the town’s sheriff court on Monday.

Procurator fiscal Duncan Mackenzie said the 31-year-old was stopped by police due to the manner of his driving, with defence agent Tommy Allan saying his client was looking for a place to park up and sleep after his plans had changed.

Honorary sheriff Eric Peterson disqualified [name removed} from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 months, which can be reduced if he completes a drink drivers’ rehabilitation course.

In addition, he was fined £175 with a £10 victim surcharge fee added on top.