A motorist who refused an alcohol test after his car smashed into a lamppost at Colwyn Bay had no memory of the offence, a court heard.
Raymond Hawksey, aged 50, of Greenfield Road, Colwyn Bay, had a number of health issues and wasn’t meant to drink when taking medication, his solicitor Simon Sargent told magistrates at Llandudno.
He was remorseful but had a recent conviction for an identical offence, the lawyer added.
Hawksey admitted failing to provide a specimen at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.
An 18 weeks suspended jail term was imposed and a three-year ban. He has to pay £222 costs.
The court chairwoman said he was already on a community order to address his drinking.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here