Kilrea motorist's vehicle swerved to 'cut off' police vehicle at Ballymena
Police spotted a vehicle swerving and almost hit the central barrier at the M2 motorway by-pass at Ballymena at 1am and when officers approached, it swerved in front of their vehicle.
Liam Patrick Rainey (31), Church Place, Kilrea, failed to provide a specimen and had absence of insurance in relation to May 2, 2025.
He also admitted possession of cannabis and of an offensive weapon - a flick baton.
Near the Seven Towers Roundabout at Ballymena, the vehicle "cut off police by swerving" in front of their vehicle.
Police then managed to block it. There was a flick baton and 40 grammes of cannabis in the car.
He failed to provide a specimen of blood. The court was told he has been on prison release licence.
A defence lawyer said: "This period of his life was very difficult but he does wish to put himself back on the straight and narrow."
Rainey was given one-year Probation, 100-hours of Community Service and a two-year road ban.