Man banned for four years after 'appalling' driving in Larne
A Larne man who had driven dangerously in the town whilst he was 'unfit' has been banned from the roads for four years.
Jamie McCombe, aged 29, whose address was listed as Hillmount Gardens, was also given a five months jail term, suspended for three years. He was also handed a fine of £50.
McCombe was sentenced at Ballymena Magistrates' Court on Thursday, April 23 on charges of driving whilst unfit, dangerous driving, insurance and driving licence offences and of the possession of cannabis relating to February 13 this year.
The court was told that police received a report of a vehicle being driven erratically and mounting footpaths.
Officers in an unmarked car saw the defendant’s vehicle go the wrong way round a mini-roundabout and mount a kerb. It was being driven at speed, the court heard.
The defendant's vehicle almost collided with other vehicles on the road.
The court heard that when the vehicle stopped, the defendant was unsteady on his feet.
He was "abusive and rude" to police officers, the court was told.
Police found a small amount of cannabis was found in a grinder in the defendant’s car.
The defendant, who had a record, was "extremely remorseful" for what had happened, a defence barrister told the court.
It was added that “he has no intention of getting behind the wheel ever again".
Deputy District Judge Alan White told the court that it had been an "appalling piece of driving" and remarked that the defendant had a "significant record".