Drunk driver was reported to police
Justas Viatickus (25), of Edward Street, Newry, was also fined £250 with a £15 offender levy for driving with excess alcohol in the vicinity of Charlemont on May 22.
The court heard police responded to a report of a drunk driver travelling on the Dungannon Road towards Moy at around 9.15pm and later stopped Viatickus on the Armagh Road.
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Hide AdA PPS lawyer said the defendant’s speech was slurred and he smelled of intoxicating liquor. He later provided a specimen which showed an alcohol reading of 81mgs in breath - the limit is 35.
A defence lawyer said Viatickus was on his way home and had fully cooperated with the police when stopped.
District Judge Michael Ranaghan remarked it was “a very high reading.”