Ballymena motorist pulled over on suspicion of speeding was found to be over the drink driving limit
A Ballymena man was pulled over on suspicion of speeding and police then detected an excess alcohol offence, a court has heard.
Peter Eugene Dickson (37), of Frys Meadow, admitted driving with excess alcohol in breath in the town on January 17 this year.
A charge of speeding in a 30mph zone was withdrawn by prosecutors.
Ballymena Magistrates' Court was told the defendant had an alcohol in breath reading of 62 - the legal limit is 35.
The defendant has been banned from driving for a year and was fined £300.