A driver has been banned from the roads after being caught nearly three times over the drink-driving limit.
Charley Bird, 21, from Mundesley, was stopped by police on Barrack Street in Norwich in the early hours of August 9.
He was found to be driving a white Ford Fiesta at 40mph in a 30mph zone and was asked to provide a breath sample, which gave a roadside reading of 112 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath.
Bird was arrested and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre, where he gave an evidential reading of 103 micrograms. The legal limit is 35 micrograms.
He appeared at Norwich Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, where he pleaded guilty to drink-driving.
Bird was disqualified from driving for two years and one month and ordered to pay £1,251 in fines and costs.
Insp James Shepherd, of the Roads and Armed Policing Team, said: "Bird chose to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol and was travelling above the speed limit when he was stopped by officers.
"His actions put not only his own life at risk, but also the lives of other road users and pedestrians."
Insp Shepherd also stated that the force's ongoing young driver campaign should remind people that there are no second chances on Norfolk's roads.
"Real driving skill is not about speed, it's about making good decisions, staying in control and getting everyone home safely," he added.
"Thankfully, officers intervened before anyone was injured, but this should serve as a warning that we will continue to take action against drivers who choose to get behind the wheel under the influence."
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