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A Wigan motorist has been banned from the road after being caught at the wheel when almost three times the drink-drive limit.

Borough magistrates heard that 32-year-old David Peet, of Grange Road, Ashton, gave a reading of 96 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath when stopped by police on Nicol Mere Road on February 22. The limit is 35 micrograms.

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His vehicle wasn't insured at the time either.

David Peet gave a reading of 96 microgrammes of alcohol in 100ml of breath when the legal limit is 35

After pleading guilty to both the drink-driving and insurance charges, Peet was disqualified from driving for 28 months although this can be reduced to 28 weeks if he successfully completes a state-approved course for drink-drivers.

He must also complete 120 hours of unpaid work plus 10 days of rehabilitation activities while paying £199 to the court in costs and victim services.

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His vehicle wasn't insured at the time either.

After pleading guilty to both the drink-driving and insurance charges, Peet was disqualified from driving for 28 months although this can be reduced to 28 weeks if he successfully completes a state-approved course for drink-drivers.