Hallglen drink-driver seen holding beer bottle after Polmont crash
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Louis Stewart (33) pleaded guilty to driving in Salmon Inn Road and Polmont Park, Polmont, on April 19 when the proportion of alcohol in his blood was 43 microgrammes in 100 millilitres, exceeding the 22mcg limit.
Stewart, 43 Calder Place, Hallglen, also admitted driving without insurance.
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Hide AdProcurator fiscal depute Ann Orr said: “Attention had been drawn to the accused because of a collision and he was seen walking away from the vehicle.
“The matter was reported to police at that time. People who spoke to him to ascertain if he was alright smelled alcohol and he was holding a bottle of beer.
“He was reported to police and they arrived at 4.45am.
“The vehicle was uplifted. The accused was found at an address in Main Street, Camelon.”
When traced, Stewart was said to be “under the influence of alcohol and potentially other substances” and confirmed to police he was the driver.
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Hide AdHis defence solicitor said Stewart accepted responsibility and has a “limited record”, adding: “He’s thankful it was the wall and not anyone else.
“It's something he very much regrets. He’s developed difficulties with drugs. He’s working to get rid of that addiction.”
On top of the £1200 fine, Sheriff Derek Hamilton ordered Stewart to pay a £75 victim surcharge and disqualified him from driving for 12 months as an alternative to custody.
If he fails to pay an instalment, Stewart will be jailed.