A driver has been banned from the roads after being found guilty of drink-driving on the A470 in Powys.
Huw Pearce, 56, was convicted of driving a motor vehicle in Llangurig, between Llanidloes and Rhayader, while over the legal alcohol limit.
Cardiff Magistrates’ Court heard that Pearce was driving a vehicle on the A470 on April 12, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in his breath exceeded the prescribed limit.
A breath test recorded 45 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
The legal limit is 35 microgrammes.
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Pearce, of Bridgend Road, Llanharan, had initially pleaded not guilty to the charge at Welshpool Magistrates' Court on April 28.
However, he was found guilty in his absence on July 13.
He was disqualified from driving for 13 months and fined £120.
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The disqualification can be reduced by 13 weeks if he successfully completes an approved drink-drive rehabilitation course by March 29, 2027.
Pearce was also ordered to pay £650 in prosecution costs and a £48 victim surcharge.
Two charges alleging a failure to surrender to bail were later withdrawn.
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