A NEW Quay man has been banned from the road for a year by magistrates after admitting drug driving.

Wayne Wharton, of 22 Hengell Uchaf, appeared before Aberystwyth magistrates last week.

The court heard that the 37-year-old was stopped by police while driving a Peugeot van on the A487 at Llanrhystud on 3 February.

Tests showed he had cocaine in his system.

Magistrates disqualified Wharton from driving for 12 months and fined him £422.

He must also pay costs of £85 and a £169 surcharge.