Man not allowed to drive for years after he was caught drink driving on M5

A MAN who was caught drink driving on the M5 will not be allowed to drive for years.

Darren Atkins, 54, was almost twice the drink-drive limit while driving near junction 6 of the M5 last month.

He had 66 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.

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Appearing at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court, he pleaded guilty to drink driving.

Atkins, of Queen Elizabeth Road, Malvern, has been banned from driving for four years and fined £300.

He will also have to pay £85 in costs and a £120 surcharge.