Drink driving

Banned driver drove friend’s car to get himself some food

The road was closed for a short period and police confirmed that they made an arrest.

The road was closed for a short period and police confirmed that they made an arrest.

Man arrested after crash closed major A-road in Powys

Joshua Burton, from Pontrobert, was found to be well over double the drink drive limit.

Joshua Burton, from Pontrobert, was found to be well over double the drink drive limit.

Mitsubishi driver taken off the roads for being over double the drink drive limit

Cameron Hutchings, 21, was banned from the roads after pleading guilty to drink driving at Swansea Magistrates' Court on Friday, October 23.

Cameron Hutchings, 21, was banned from the roads after pleading guilty to drink driving at Swansea Magistrates' Court on Friday, October 23.

Powys drink driver, 21, receives 3-year driving ban

Pensioner crashed Mini into hedge while more than twice the drink-drive limit

Man banned from driving after crashing pickup truck while over the alcohol limit

Ben Parry, who was driving a white Ford Transit on August 7, was involved in a collision on the A483 at Garthmyl at around 4.30pm.

Ben Parry, who was driving a white Ford Transit on August 7, was involved in a collision on the A483 at Garthmyl at around 4.30pm.

Drink-driver engineer banned after crashing into four vehicles in Powys

Ryan Addison had been sleeping in his Ford Ranger, having drunk alcohol, before he crashed into a telegraph pole in the Elan Valley.

Ryan Addison had been sleeping in his Ford Ranger, having drunk alcohol, before he crashed into a telegraph pole in the Elan Valley.

Farm worker banned from driving after drink-driving crash into telegraph pole

Arthur Jones, 79, appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 9, where he was sentenced.

Arthur Jones, 79, appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 9, where he was sentenced.

Powys pensioner admits being in charge of vehicle while over drink drive limit

A police officer carrying out a roadside breath test with a handheld breathalyser device.

A police officer carrying out a roadside breath test with a handheld breathalyser device.

Bricklayer caught drink-driving more than three times the legal limit after night out

Maxine Snaith pleaded guilty to drink driving on Station Road, Talybont-on-Usk, on September 6.

Maxine Snaith pleaded guilty to drink driving on Station Road, Talybont-on-Usk, on September 6.

Renault driver fined and banned for drink driving in Powys

Jeakings was handed a suspended sentence for causing the injuries.

Jeakings was handed a suspended sentence for causing the injuries.

Careless driving

Careless driver handed suspended jail sentence for crash that seriously injured two

Drink-driver tracked into Powys by police banned after swerving on Newtown bypass

A stock image of a driver behind the wheel of a car.

A stock image of a driver behind the wheel of a car.

Driver spotted swerving near Welshpool was more than twice drink-drive limit

Pantyffridd, near Berriew, where a drink-driver overturned a Toyota Hilux after attempting to reverse on a single-track road.

Pantyffridd, near Berriew, where a drink-driver overturned a Toyota Hilux after attempting to reverse on a single-track road.

Farmer drank bottle of vodka before overturning pick-up truck

Man banned from driving for 14 months after drinking and driving

Leon Barrie told the court he had driven, after a taxi he booked to take him home following a night out failed to turn up.

Leon Barrie told the court he had driven, after a taxi he booked to take him home following a night out failed to turn up.

Delivery man banned from roads for drink driving 'after taxi let him down'

Woman arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after crash

The A470 at Llangurig, where a driver was stopped and later convicted of drink-driving after providing a breath test reading above the legal limit.

The A470 at Llangurig, where a driver was stopped and later convicted of drink-driving after providing a breath test reading above the legal limit.

Man banned from driving after being caught drink-driving on A470

A man was arrested on suspicion of both drink and drug driving following a crash between two cars near Brecon last weekend.

A man was arrested on suspicion of both drink and drug driving following a crash between two cars near Brecon last weekend.

Man arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after A470 crash

Man denies being in charge of car while over three times drink-drive limit

Young farmer who fled crash scene after drink-driving collision banned from road

The traffic island near McDonald's at Buttington, Welshpool, where the Jaguar collided during the incident.

The traffic island near McDonald's at Buttington, Welshpool, where the Jaguar collided during the incident.

Jaguar driver banned after crashing into traffic island near Welshpool McDonald's

Decision to drive rather than be passenger costs 20-year-old his licence

The A458 near Llanfair Caereinion is one of the busiest roads in north Powys.

The A458 near Llanfair Caereinion is one of the busiest roads in north Powys.

Alcohol and Crime

Drink driver blamed dazzling headlights after crash into hedge

The A4113 near Knighton and Bucknell, where a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a collision.

The A4113 near Knighton and Bucknell, where a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a collision.

Drink-driving arrest after two-car crash on major road

Bryn Lane, Newtown, where officers carried out the stop.

Bryn Lane, Newtown, where officers carried out the stop.

‘Sad relapse’ as Newtown man caught drink-driving at triple the limit

Driver more than twice drink-drive limit stopped after public reports

Driver arrested on suspicion of drink driving after public tip-off

Drink-driver who crashed into gate was video calling people before police arrived

The lorry fire happened on the A489 between Caersws and Newtown

The lorry fire happened on the A489 between Caersws and Newtown

Woman accused of drink driving after crashing into traffic lights to face trial

Andrej Minginowicz's Ford Transit van crashed into a bollard near the roundabout.

Andrej Minginowicz's Ford Transit van crashed into a bollard near the roundabout.

Dad more than twice drink‑drive limit after crashing van into bollard

Azia Gillett said she took a longer route home in a bid to avoid being seen by police, but ended up getting involved in a road traffic collision.

Azia Gillett said she took a longer route home in a bid to avoid being seen by police, but ended up getting involved in a road traffic collision.

Lengthy ban for Newtown woman caught drink driving again

Llanidloes Road, Newtown

Llanidloes Road, Newtown

Man caught drink driving in Newtown after 'drifting and slowing' on road

Newtown man banned after fleeing crash with road sweeper

Newtown man banned after fleeing crash with road sweeper

Newtown man fled scene of crash with road sweeper

Raven Street, Welshpool

Raven Street, Welshpool

David Mellor Jewellers

Drink-driver caught 'swerving all over the road' in Welshpool is banned

Defocus male hand holding steering wheel. A man's hand handle steering wheel car for driving. Traffic jam, driving car on highway, close up of hands on steering wheel. Closeup. Out of focus.

Defocus male hand holding steering wheel. A man's hand handle steering wheel car for driving. Traffic jam, driving car on highway, close up of hands on steering wheel. Closeup. Out of focus.

Drink driver banned after crashing into pole on ‘erratic’ late-night journey

Former Wales rugby star Mike Phillips opens up on his Powys drink-driving arrest and life challenges in S4C’s Y Cyfweliad.

Former Wales rugby star Mike Phillips opens up on his Powys drink-driving arrest and life challenges in S4C’s Y Cyfweliad.

Former Wales rugby star Mike Phillips opens up on Powys drink-driving shame