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POLICE got more than they bargained for when they pulled over a driver on Cowbridge Road West because of his heavily tinted front windows, a court heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driver Andrew Galloway “appeared to be intoxicated” when they started speaking to him, Cardiff magistrates court heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And when officers gave him a roadside breath test, he failed it and was arrested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galloway, 35, of Monthermer Road, Cathays, Cardiff, pleaded guilty to drink driving, driving without insurance and driving without a licence when he appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutor Ross Mcquillan-Jonson told the court how Galloway was stopped by police on Cowbridge Road West on November 26 at 2.45am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA heavily tinted front window originally caught the attention of the officer on duty. The defendant appeared to be intoxicated when getting out of the car,\u201d said Mr Mcquillan-Jonson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The father-of-five, who was defending himself in court, said: \u201cIt was a silly mistake on my part. I have no excuses for my actions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chairman of the magistrates bench Mr Ivor Morley disqualified Galloway from driving for 19 months, which can be reduced by 19 weeks upon completion of a drink driving awareness course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Morley said: \u201cBefore you attempt to drive again you must apply to the DVLA for a driving licence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galloway must also pay \u00a3645.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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