Drink driver banned 20 years ago hasn't retaken test

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 15:00

A drink driver had never retaken his test after he was banned 20 years ago.

Alan Robinson, of Murray's Road in Douglas, appeared before magistrates at Douglas Courthouse.

The 58-year-old admitted drink-driving and driving while disqualified after being arrested on Derby Square in Douglas on April 23 - tests showed he was one and a half times over the legal limit.

The court heard he'd been banned in 2004 but never retaken his test.

He was fined a total of £2,000, ordered to pay £125 costs and banned from the roads for two years.

More from Isle of Man News

Government issues bird flu warning after infected buzzard found

The government's warning people not to touch sick or dead birds after a wild buzzard which died of bird flu was found in a garden near Bride.
Will new UK law be brought in to protect Manx renters from mould?

What consideration is the government giving to bringing in a UK law which protects renters from damp and mould?
Local Economy Forum launched to propose alternative to 'destructive' min wage increase

A Local Economy Forum is being launched to highlight what it's calling the destructive impact of the planned minimum wage increase.
Group raising money towards legal costs for new Summerland inquest

A campaign group is raising funds for a new inquest into the tragic Summerland fire of 1973.
Police appeal after Manx stone wall damaged

Police in the north of the Island are appealing for information after a car hit a stone wall.
MHK wants to see all private healthcare reports

An MHK has asked the Health and Social Care Minister to publish reports on the hospital’s private patient wing and services.
Let’s make Hop Tu Naa a boo-tiful night for all, say police

Police are reminding parents to know what their children are up to this Hop Tu Naa.
Hose under the hammer, your chance to drive home a real fire engine!

Fancy driving home a fire engine this weekend?