Haverfordwest motorist Gareth Richards has landed a four-figure fine after being caught drink-driving outside his home address in Princes Royal Way.

Police were called to the address at around midnight on September 7 following a 999 call from a member of the public who claimed Richards had been driving his Mercedes E-Class after consuming alcohol.

A roadside breath test proved positive and Richard was taken to Haverfordwest police station where he gave a reading of 41 mcg. This was just six mcg over the legal limit of 35.

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“All I can say is that I’m sorry for what I did,” Richards told Haverfordwest magistrates after pleading guilty to the offence this week.

“It was a silly mistake and I shouldn’t have done it.”

Richards was ordered to pay a total of £1,345 which comprised a £900 fine, a £360 surcharge and £85 costs. He was also disqualified for 13 months.

Richards agreed to carry out a drink-drive awareness course by June 2023, which will reduce his disqualification by 13 weeks.