Hefty bill for Wigan motorist convicted of drink-driving
A Wigan motorist has been banned from the roads for 18 months after being found guilty of drink-driving.
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Christopher Reeves, 42, of Artisan Close, Standish, was over the legal limit when he drove a van on Almond Brook Road, Standish, on August 23.
Wigan magistrates heard he had 73mcgs of alcohol in 100mls of breath, while the legal limit for driving is 35cgs.
As well as being disqualified from driving, he was fined £1,200 and must pay £620 prosecution costs and £120 victim surcharge.