Swansea man guilty of drink driving on M4 in Newport
A MAN found guilty of drink-driving on the M4 in Newport has been banned and ordered to pay £1,445 by a court.
Jake Burley, 25, of Vardre Road, Clydach, Swansea, was caught by Gwent Police between Junction 24 and Junction 23a eastbound.
Newport Magistrates’ Court heard how the defendant gave a reading 69mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath after driving a Vauxhall Insignia on April 18.
He was banned from driving for 18 months after he was convicted following a not guilty plea to drink driving.
Burley was fined £750 and ordered to pay £620 costs and a £75 surcharge.
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