Co Antrim motorist caught drink driving in run-up to Christmas

Matthew McPeake (25), of Lisnahunchin Road near Portglenone, was detected in the Ballymena area on December 20 when police saw a vehicle "straddling" the middle of the road.

The defendant had an alcohol in breath reading of 75 - the legal limit is 35. He had no record.

A barrister said the defendant got a lift home but then had taken to the road to visit a person.

He received a one-year road ban and £400 fine.