A DRINK-DRIVER has been banned after he was caught more than twice the limit at a McDonald’s drive-through.

Thomas Hearne, 35, of Blaenant Road, Nantyglo, has been disqualified for 20 months after appearing at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

The defendant gave a reading of 71 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath at McDonald’s in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire, on February 25.

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The legal limit is 35 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.

Hearn pleaded guilty to drink-driving in a Renault Kangoo and was also ordered to pay £239 in a fine, costs and a surcharge.