A South Cumbrian repeat drink driver has been banned from the roads for the next 36 months.
Blake Cavin, 30, of Market Street, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, admitted an offence of driving a motor vehicle when the amount of alcohol in his breath exceeded the prescribed limit.
He appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 8th January 2025.
Driving whilst over the prescribed limit is an offence contrary to section 5(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and has a maximum sentence of 26 weeks' custody and/or a fine at level 5 (unlimited) on summary conviction.
Magistrates heard that Cavin, who has a relevant previously conviction from 2017, came to the attention of police as he drove his Land Rover Freelander on Market Street, Grange-over-Sands, on Monday, 16th December 2024.
Officers had cause to stop Cavin's vehicle and required him to provide a preliminary specimen of breath.
On failing the roadside breath test, the fully compliant 30-year-old was arrested and taken to Kendal Police Station, where he provided an evidential specimen of breath containing 47 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath (the prescribed limit being 35 microgrammes).
Simon Farnsworth, mitigating, said: "He had been at home and received a message from a friend asking if he wanted to go out for a drink after work. He originally said no but a friend then popped a wedding invitation through his door.
"One drink turned to three pints and he then foolishly took the decision to drive home."
Magistrates heard that Cavin had recently experienced family bereavement and the breakdown of a relationship.
His employer, a local steel fabrication company, is standing by him, notwithstanding the difficulties he now faces travelling the 20 miles to work.
Magistrates sentenced fined Cavin £323 and disqualified him from driving for a period of 36 months.
He was also ordered to pay £129 surcharge and £85 towards prosecution costs.
Addressing the defendant, Gillian Sutton, Presiding Justice, said: "This was a very stupid decision. I am sure I do not need to tell you that it is going to cause you enormous problems.
"If you drive again, the consequences will be very serious. The likelihood is you will be going through the back door and in a prison van to custody."
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