Man banned from driving after drink-driving on M5

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 17:00 · Archive

Anthony Hands, 44, has been banned from driving for 20 months after drink-driving a white Ford Transit on the M5 in Somerset.

Anthony Hands, 44, of New Road, West Bagborough, was banned from driving for 20 months at Taunton Magistrates' Court on 2 November after pleading guilty to drink-driving.

Hands drove a white Ford Transit along the M5 between Junction 20 at Clevedon and Junction 24 at Bridgwater on 2 October whilst intoxicated.

The court imposed a driving ban of 20 months, which can be reduced by 20 weeks if Hands completes an approved driving course by 12 December next year. He was also ordered to pay a fine of £1,200, a surcharge of £480 and costs of £85.

How it is being reported

• Man banned after drink-driving along M5 in SomersetA man has been sentenced for drink-driving a white Ford Transit along the M5 between Junction 20 (Clevedon) and Junction 24 (Bridgwater).Bridgwater Mercury · 3 Nov, 16:30
• Man banned after drink-driving along M5 in SomersetA man has been sentenced for drink-driving a white Ford Transit along the M5 between Junction 20 (Clevedon) and Junction 24 (Bridgwater).Somerset County Gazette · 3 Nov, 16:30

In this story: Anthony Hands · West Bagborough · Taunton Magistrates' Court · M5 · Somerset

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