A 43-YEAR-OLD man has been banned from the road after being caught drink driving.

Gavin Scragg, of Hulme Lane in Nether Peover, was handed a 17-month disqualification when he appeared at Stockport Magistrates Court on Monday, April 4.

The 43-year-old was driving his Land Rover in the east Cheshire village of Snelson on March 12, when he was stopped by police.

Officers breathalysed Scragg and he blew a reading of namely 61 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - the legal limit being 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.

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He pleaded guilty to the charge, which magistrates took into account when handing out their punishment.

As well as being disqualified from driving for 17 months, Scragg must also pay a fine of £384.

There were further charges, including paying £85 in costs and a £34 surcharge to fund victim services.

The disqualification period will be reduced by 17 weeks if Scragg decides to complete an driver’s awareness course.