Larne motorist failed to provide specimen following collision in town
A Larne motorist, who police smelt alcohol from, had caused a collision in the town and failed to stop, a court has heard.
Robert Steenson, aged 50, whose address was listed as Green Drive, has pleaded guilty to charges of failing to provide specimens and failing to stop, remain and report a collision which happened at Lower Cairncastle Road on April 2 this year.
Ballymena Magistrates' Court was told that when police spoke to the defendant he had glazed eyes, slurred speech and there was a smell of alcohol.
The court heard the defendant was "somewhat belligerent" with police and failed to provide samples.
A defence solicitor said the defendant "genuinely did not appreciate that he had hit the other vehicle".
He said the defendant understands he handled the matter "badly" and should have co-operated with police.
The defendant was banned from driving for 14 months and was fined £450.