Doncaster man banned from the roads after being caught drunk behind the wheel of his van

James Hendry was pulled over by police in Norman Crescent, Scawsby, Doncaster, on March 16 this year, records for Doncaster Magistrates’ Court show.

He appeared before magistrates in the town on Monday, September 14, where he admitted the offence.

Records show that, when breathalysed, Hendry, 37, of Butterscotch Walk, Scawthorpe, Doncaster, blew 80mg of alcohol to 100ml of breath, when the legal limit is 33mg - meaning he was more than double the legal drink-drive limit.

Hendry was banned from driving for a total of 20 months, but the disqualification will be reduced by a total of 20 weeks if he completes a recognised drink-drive awareness course by October 25 next year.

He was also fined £461 by magistrates and ordered to pay £85 in prosecution costs and a £46 victim surcharge when he appeared before the court.

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