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Man, 44, banned after drink-driving along M5 in Somerset

Photo of the M5 in Somerset at night for illustrative purposes ONLY. <i>(Image: Newquest)</i>
Photo of the M5 in Somerset at night for illustrative purposes ONLY. (Image: Newquest)
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A MAN has been banned after drink-driving a white Ford Transit along the M5 between Junction 20 (Clevedon) and Junction 24 (Bridgwater).

Anthony Hands, 44, of New Road, West Bagborough, appeared in Taunton Magistrates’ Court on November 2 of this year.

According to the court listings, on October 2 of this year in North Petherton, Somerset, he drove a motor vehicle, namely a white Ford Transit, along the M5 in Somerset between J20 and J24 whilst intoxicated.

Hands pleaded guilty to this offence on November 2 of this year and was sentenced, according to the court listings.

The court listings state Hands is disqualified from driving for 20 months, reduced by 20 weeks if a driving course is completed by December 12 of next year.

Hands has also been ordered to pay £85 in costs, a surcharge of £480 and a fine of £1200.

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