Retford man was over the limit when he collected his pal

A young Retford man was caught over the limit when he drove to collect a pal in the early hours of the morning, magistrates heard.
By Court Reporter
Published 5th Jul 2019, 12:24 GMT
Updated 5th Jul 2019, 13:24 GMT
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Jack Bingley's grey Peugeot 207 was seen swerving on Moorgate, and police stopped him on Rectory Road, at 3.10am, on May 27.

A test revealed he had 47 mcgs of alcohol in 100 mls of breath, when the legal limit is 35 mcgs.

Bingley, who has no previous convictions, said: "I had gone home after a night out and got some sleep. I received a phone call from a friend to pick them up. I felt all right.

"I made a mistake. It was a bit stupid of me."

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Bingley, 21, of The Glebe, admitted drink driving when he appeared at Mansfield Magistrates Court, on Friday.

He was fined £215, with £85 costs and a £30 government surcharge.

He was banned for 14 months, but was offered a drink driver's rehabilitation course, which will reduce the disqualification by 107 days if completed before March 19, 2020.

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