After enjoying a stag night, Andrew Schiebe was caught drink-driving when he lost control of his car on the outskirts of Galashiels.
Schiebe, 32, of Mossilee Crescent, Galashiels, admitted driving on the A6091 Melrose-Galashiels road at Tweedbank roundabout on February 17 with an alcohol reading of 54mcgs – the legal limit being 35 – when he appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday.
Police received a report of an accident and found a Honda Civic car which appeared to have skidded off the roundabout.
Schiebe confirmed he had been driving and was alone in the vehicle. “Police noted his breath smelled of alcohol and his eyes were glazed,” added depute procurator fiscal Tessa Bradley.
Defence solicitor Greig McDonell said his client worked part-time in a Galashiels pub.
“He had been on a stag night in Gala and hadn’t intended to drive. He didn’t think he had drunk that much, and is extremely remorseful,” added the lawyer.
Mr McDonell said Schiebe had skidded and lost control of the car.
He was fined £250 and banned from driving for 12 months.