THESE drink-drivers have been banned from the roads after having their cases heard in court recently.
One of the drivers was caught more than three times over the limit, while the other driver is only 18 years old.
Their cases were heard at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court.
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Here’s a round-up of the cases.
MONICA ZILOVA, 33, of Gwendraeth Road in Tumble, was more than three times the limit when she was stopped by police.
Zilova was driving a Peugeot 206 on Carmarthen Road in Cross Hands on February 24. When breathalysed, she recorded having 119 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath.
The legal limit is 35.
She pleaded guilty to drink-driving at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on March 12 and was hit with a £583 fine.
Zilova was also told to pay a £233 surcharge and £85 in costs, and was banned from driving for two years and four months.
CIAN LEWIS, 18, of Clos Felen in Garnant, was caught drink-driving in Ammanford.
Lewis was driving a Renault Clio on Wernddu Road on February 24. When breathalysed, the defendant recorded having 45 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath.
He pleaded guilty to drink-driving at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on March 12 and was banned from driving for 13 months.
Lewis was also fined £350 and must pay a £140 surcharge and £85 in costs.
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