Driver who was four times over legal limit banned
A DRINK driver has been banned from the roads for three years after he was caught more than four times the legal limit.
Paul Spanache, 34, of Maldon Road, Tolleshunt Knights, was stopped in Station Road, Clacton, on December 30.
A test revealed 145mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath – just over four times the legal limit of 35mcg.
Spanache admitted drink driving when he appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court.
He was sentenced to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work in 12 months, and must pay an £85 victim surcharge as well as £85 Crown Prosecution Service costs.
He was also banned from driving for 36 months by magistrates.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article