AN ISLE of Wight drink driver was caught after speeding past police at 90mph in a 60mph zone.
Nathan Bett, of St Johns Wood Road, Ryde, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Friday, May 23.
The 39-year-old admitted drink driving, in Brading, on May 2.
Prosecutor, Lauren McConnell, said police were travelling along Ashey Road in Ryde, near its junction with Deacons Lane at around 2am.
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She said an Audi A5 was travelling at significant speed in the other direction and police turned and followed.
She said the vehicle was travelling at around 90mph, and when they caught up with the car, its driver, Bett, confessed to consuming a can of Stella Artois.
He registered a breath-alcohol reading of 76 at the roadside, and 70 in custody, when the legal limit is 35.
Bett, representing himself, apologised and told magistrates he was struggling with his mental health at the time.
He said he had a few drinks before getting behind the wheel.
Bett was disqualified from driving for 22 months.
He must pay a £392 fine, costs of £85 and a £157 surcharge.
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