Co Down business owner detected drink driving near Ballymena
A business owner was detected drink driving.
Mark Mearns (33), of Glennor Crescent, Carryduff, was caught at Lisnevenagh Road near Ballymena on November 9 this year.
He had an alcohol in breath reading of 43 - the legal limit is 35.
A defence barrister said the defendant had made a "foolish decision" to drive.
The defendant was banned from driving for 15 months and was fined £500.