Larne motorist banned for five years
Jonathan Arthur Haveron (55), of Inver Heights, had offences detected on June 12 this year, Ballymena Magistrates Court heard on Thursday (August 19).
A prosecutor said following the collision the defendant had “walked away from the scene” but returned a short time later.
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Hide AdHaveron had an alcohol in breath reading of 83 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres - the legal limit is 35.
Defence solicitor Liam McKendry said the defendant had paid £1,600 to repair the other vehicle.
The lawyer said Haveron may not have “covered himself in glory” by leaving but he had returned.
The defendant was given a four months prison term, suspended for two years; was banned from driving for five years and fined £400.