Southampton Magistrates Court (Image: NQ)
A ROMSEY man has been banned from the road for one year for drink driving near his home.
Michael Porstendorfer, of Mill Lane, was stopped in Mill Lane on May 11, a court heard.
Porstendorfer, 40, was more than double the drink drive limit of 35mg in 100ml of breath. He was found to have 80mg.
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He pleaded guilty at Southampton Magistrates Court on Thursday, June 20.
Porstendorfer was banned from driving for 19 months, which can be reduced by 19 weeks if a course is completed by July 7 next year.
He must also pay a fine of £745, costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £298. This has to be paid in full by July 18.
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